~ archived since 2018 ~
~ archived since 2018 ~
Mate guarding refers to behaviors by both males and females with the aim of maintaining reproductive opportunities and sexual access to a mate. It involves discouraging the current mate from abandoning the relationship whilst also warding off same-sex rivals.
Sexual jealousy is one of the main causes of mate-guarding behavior. Both males and females use different strategies to retain a mate and there is evidence that suggests resistance to mate guarding also exists.
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