Citation

The roaring of red deer and the evolution of honest advertisement

Tim H. Clutton-Brock, Steve D. Albon

Behaviour (1979)

TL;DR

Roaring rate predicts dominance

Classic study demonstrating that red deer roaring contests are honest signals of stamina and fighting ability. Higher roaring rates predict contest outcomes.

Key Findings from Clutton-Brock & Albon (1979)

  • Roaring rate predicts dominance
  • Sustained roaring is energetically costly
  • Contest resolution through honest assessment

Related Mechanisms for The roaring of red deer and the evolution of honest advertisement

Handicap Principle Costly Signals

Related Organisms for The roaring of red deer and the evolution of honest advertisement

Red Deer

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