article_snippet: This, according to new research, is because of the conflicting demands of feeding and raising young among the sexes.
article_snippet: Although we did not measure metabolic rate, a key process for the pace of life syndrome, this result seems counter to the idea that the most productive individuals should also be the boldest.'
article_snippet: Professor Briffa and his colleagues said: 'Low-quality males may emerge more quickly in an attempt to maximize Professor Briffa and his colleagues chance of mating, or because Professor Briffa and his colleagues need to return more quickly to foraging, or through a combination of these causes.'