Lekmating
Lekmating, also known as lekking, is a reproductive behavior observed in certain animal species, primarily among insects, birds, and some mammals. In lekking systems, males gather in specific areas called leks to display and compete for the attention of visiting females. These display sites serve as focal points for sexual selection, with males often engaging in elaborate visual, auditory, or chemical displays to attract females.
The lekking process involves males establishing specific territories within the lek to showcase their traits, such
Lekking is considered a form of intense sexual selection, where the success of males depends not only
Examples of species exhibiting lekking behavior include grouse, sage grouse, some species of manakins, and certain