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[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago

The strong protector prevents his cubs from being killed, preventing a new male from moving in.

This selects for genetically superior males OR younger more vigorous males.

Experience tips the balance of power so that youth can’t just win.

The natural balance is that the male isn’t removed from the equation before the equation can be written on the board.