Reproductive success is influenced by early development: the covariation of natal body size and reproductive performance in grey seals (Halichoerus grypus)
J. Badger, W. D. Bowen, N. den Heyer, G. A. Breed
This study finds that grey seal females with larger natal body sizes have higher reproductive success, producing heavier pups and breeding more frequently.
bioRxiv · Jul 10, 2021 · PreprintEcology