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How sex with multiple mates can help save species from extinction
Allowing females to mate with multiple males, rather than just one, could help make species more resistant to extinction, University of East Anglia research shows.
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University of East Anglia researchers found that allowing females to mate with multiple males can increase a species’ resilience to extinction. Their study showed offspring from polyandrous matings inherit significantly fewer harmful genetic mutations than those from single‑male pairings. Fewer deleterious mutations translate into overall healthier populations, reducing the risk of collapse. The findings suggest that promoting multiple‑mate breeding could be a viable strategy for conserving vulnerable species.
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