Male elephant seals routinely fight (sometimes to the death)in order to mate with large groups of female elephant seals.What kind of mating behavior is this an example of?

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Male elephant seals fighting for the chance to mate with females is an example of intrasexual selection. This is because the competition and aggression is solely between males of the same species in order to have the opportunity to mate with females.

Male Elephant Seals Routinely Fight (Sometimes to the Death)in Order