Biased birth sex ratios of mammals and birds in zoos

Biased birth sex ratios of mammals and birds in zoos

Abstract Birth sex ratio biases can amplify extinction risks, especially in small, zoo-maintained populations which is of particular concern in species under threat of extinction. Thus, understanding the drivers of such biases is critical for conservation outcomes. We analysed birth records from 129...

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Main Authors: Oscar G. Miranda, Fernando Colchero, José O. Valdebenito, Diego Cortez, Dalia A. Conde, Ivett Pipoly, András Liker, Balázs Vági, Mads F. Bertelsen, Albus Kilili, Araxi O. Urrutia, Tamás Székely
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2025-07-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Subjects:
Sex allocation
Mating systems
Evolutionary ecology
Sexual dimorphism
Biodiversity
Conservation
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-05039-4
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