My Perspective

Introduction In natural world, organisms strive to survive long enough to be able to pass on their genes to the next generation. Thus biologically speaking, every individual has two primary tasks - survival and procreation. Since natural selection would work against those individuals who do not strategize in such a manner, so it is pertinent for us to discuss only those who do. But often individuals are in dilemma when faced with having to choose between gathering food and nesting over searching and impressing potential mates. Put differently, what strategy is best suited for resource or time allocation between the tasks of foraging versus courting? To identify the optimal approach in tackling this dilemma is the motivation behind this article...