The survival of the fastest: Reproductive behavior of the Brazilian three-banded armadillo in the wild
N. Attias, V. C. Araujo, C. E. Fragoso, A. de Melo, G. Mourao
The paper documents the first video record of multiple male Brazilian three-banded armadillos competing for a receptive female in the wild, indicating physical competition benefits faster males.
bioRxiv · Dec 12, 2022 · PreprintEcology