A female mammal carries its young and feeds its young its own milk. Thus, it has a lower need for a nest and for help during the pregnancy or immediately after birth. However, finding the most fit male to father the offspring may serve as a reproductive advantage. Which strategy would be the optimal strategy for this mammal?

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Polygamy, which includes both polyandry (one female, multiple males) and polygyny (one male, multiple females), allows for the selection of the most fit male, providing a reproductive advantage by potentially increasing genetic diversity and the quality of offspring.

A Female Mammal Carries Its Young and Feeds Its Young