Shy wild boars are sometimes better mothers
Friday, June 3, 2016 - 11:40
in Psychology & Sociology
The personality of wild boar mothers can affect the wellbeing of their young. A team of researchers has investigated whether, and under which circumstances, the personality affected the number of offspring reared. With sufficient food, shy wild boar mothers raise more young than risk-taking, aggressive females. When the availability of food becomes scarce, however, this advantage is no longer given.