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Course Description

Mating in the Natural World explores the many ways animals — including humans — reproduce through sex, and the sometimes surprising effects this has on their bodies and behaviours. The course examines a wide range of species to better understand how and why different mating strategies evolve, how physical traits are inherited and develop, the pros and cons of sexual versus asexual reproduction, and how mate choice and competition shape behaviour. Finally, the course compares different mating systems, from monogamy to more common non-monogamous patterns seen in nature.

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