What affects an individuals success in habitat contests?

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  • What affects an individuals success in habitat contests
    • Size/strength
      • EXAMPLE Lions, gorillas, beetles
    • Signals of intrinsic features
      • EXAMPLE windowbirds epaulette lengths signal it
    • Energy Reserves
      • EXAMPLE Damselflies - more fat reserves to outlast other
    • Motivation
      • Older residents = more persistent = more success
    • Resource Value
      • Resident male knows territory well - exploits it to full potential
      • Resident views same territory as having bigger pay off (more to gain) than intruder
      • Studies = replace resident male then reintroduce = more intense longer intruder tenure is

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