At the same time, the male tries to prevent other males from breeding with the female, using his body to block their access.
The male's death may be a strategy for preventing other males from mating with the female.
Dominant male baboons prevent other males from coming into close contact with their infants.
The male remains in this position for several hours, preventing other males from courting the female.
Reinforcement of this gender role often prevents males from seeking help for suicidal feelings and depression.
The male will prevent other males from mating with his female during consortship.
It also prevents other males from mating with the same female.
He does this to prevent other males from mating with her.
This prevents different males from inhabiting the same area, while females may overlap.