With animals, it is their nature not to cheat on their partners “couples” We see what they do. Moreover, this situation is extremely normal for them. So why doesn’t the same situation apply to us humans?

Maybe an otter, maybe an elephant that dies of sadness if it doesn’t get attention… Many animal species actually have a lifespan. paired with the same partner It doesn’t seem possible to us to hear it. There is a scientific explanation for this difference between us!

Forget everything you’ve heard about relationships in the animal kingdom.

Although monogamy represents an ideal for us humans, infidelity He’s going crazy. At this time, it is not correct to classify people as ‘monogamous’. However, we say that exceptions do not break the rule and focus on the situation prevailing in the animal world.

Everything in nature is ultimate to pass on their genes to future generations makes an attempt. The main goal of every living thing is to continue its genetic heritage by producing its offspring. Polygamy is actually a strategy used to pass on this legacy.

So what is the factor that drives animals to polygamy?

Genetic diversity, of course. of a female mate with more than one manProviding genetic diversity enables the birth of healthier and more sustainable offspring.

There is also a difference between women and men in the production of sex cells. Producing sperm is easier than producing eggs. But it doesn’t work that way for women; after a certain point, copulating with more males, It does not increase the risk of having more offspring.

Given this situation, it makes sense to prefer polygamy.

But monogamy also provides a strategic advantage under certain circumstances. One of these is the proximity factor. When members of a species live close to each other, their tendency to mate, become accustomed to each other, and remain loyal increases.

The second important reason is the chances of survival of the offspring is to enlarge. For creatures that live in dangerous and confined environments, parents who stay together and raise the offspring together increase the offspring’s chances of survival.

In mammals the situation is entirely physiological.

In mammals, care for the offspring is usually the case breastfeeding It is performed by women with tasks such as. Furthermore, research shows that 3 to 5% of mammals practice social monogamy. This leads to limited mating.

Social monogamy is more about sexual fidelity. permanent and long-term relationships focuses on.

Research into monogamy does not show that hormones play a decisive role in this.

In case of destruction of vasopressin receptors, which are protein structures that detect the effects of a hormone, Mating-induced binding has been observed to be inhibited. This particularly affects social connections, partner choice and mating behavior. So as long as these receptors are active, something is created that connects the couples.

The effect of the oxytocin hormone should not be overlooked in this regard. This hormone In the process of connecting with people appeared to play an important role. However, it is still not fully understood how effective hormones are in monogamy. Therefore, it is also considered a possibility that monogamy is genetically determined.

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