Birth synchronisation increases allonursing opportunities in free-ranging dogs
Over 50 years ago, the hypothesis emerged that co-resident women synchronise menstruation through pheromonal cues. This idea has persisted as a widespread narrative and has subsequently been extrapolated to other animals as well. Indeed, reproductive synchrony has many potential benefits, including creating allonursing opportunities and facilitating female mate choice. Nevertheless, little…
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