Evolution of Resilience
Females are adapting to breed earlier despite disease pressures, creating a stable population below carrying capacity. Interestingly, while aggressive behaviors typically spread disease, a trade-off exists as aggression also aids in mating success. Over generations, changes in genetics have led to increased tolerance to cancer, allowing infected animals to survive longer and breed, demonstrating a remarkable resilience in the face of adversity.In this clip
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