Sexual swelling in bonobos: variations, ovulation predictability, and male responses
H. Ryu, C. Hashimoto, D. A. Hill, K. Mouri, K. Shimizu, T. Furuichi
This study examines how bonobo males time mating in response to ovulation cues, finding that males prioritize late-phase swelling and reproductive history over early cues, despite ovulation's low predictability.
bioRxiv · Mar 13, 2022 · PreprintAnimal Behavior & Cognition