Chapter 51, Problem 5IQ

Summary Introduction

To predict: Which type of male would have a higher mating success if an initial population of side-blotched lizard has higher numbers of orange-throated males and how the male population would change further.

Introduction: The game theory states that animals explore certain strategies in situations where the outcome depends on the individual’s strategy and the strategies of others involved. The mating behavior of side-blotched lizards (Uta stansburiana) is an example of game theory in animal behavior.