Male reproductive success in the domestic cat (Felis catus L.): A case history

@article{Pontier1996MaleRS,
  title={Male reproductive success in the domestic cat (Felis catus L.): A case history},
  author={D. Pontier and E. Natoli},
  journal={Behavioural Processes},
  year={1996},
  volume={37},
  pages={85-88}
}
  • D. Pontier, E. Natoli
  • Published 1996
  • Biology, Medicine
  • Behavioural Processes
    • The domestic cat shows a great variability in different life history traits like its social organization, ranging from a solitary life to living in large social groups depending on environmental conditions. Until now, the mating system has not been shown to vary between populations and was described as promiscuous. Here we present data on the reproductive success of a male, which clearly show that monopolization of females by males is possible in this species. 
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