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There are two types of monogamy. Type 1, which is facultative and type 2 which is obligate. Facultative monogamy occurs when there are very low densities in a species. This means that mating occurs with only a single member of the opposite sex because males and females are very far apart. When a female needs aid from con specifics in order to have a litter this is obligate monogamy. However with this, the habitat carrying capacity is small so it means only one female can breed within the habitat. [1]
Adding in a citation for one needed in "Mating system": for most mammals, the estrous cycle and its outward signs bring on mating activity; the majority of female-initiated matings in humans coincides with estrous [2]
- ^ Kleiman, Devra G. (1977). "Monogamy in Mammals". The Quarterly Review of Biology. 52 (1): 39–69. doi:10.1086/409721. Retrieved 14 October 2017.
- ^ Beach, Frank (1976). "Sexual attractivity, proceptivity, and receptivity in female mammals". Hormones and Behaviour. 7 (1): 105–138. Retrieved 20 October 2017.