in which everyone wants to be impregnated by whoever has already borne the healthiest kids.
This would only possibly work in a species who kept track of these things. Aside from homanids, and maybe dolphins or elephants, most species aren’t tracking who is who’s child.
Also, being male means less resources on birth, so more on chasing a partner.
This would only possibly work in a species who kept track of these things. Aside from homanids, and maybe dolphins or elephants, most species aren’t tracking who is who’s child.
Also, being male means less resources on birth, so more on chasing a partner.