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Male deer mice show superior spatial navigation and memory compared to females and California mice, driven by territorial expansion and mate-seeking behaviors. This highlights evolved cognitive mechanisms in male-male competition.

Area of Science:

  • Evolutionary biology
  • Behavioral neuroscience
  • Animal cognition

Background:

  • Male advantage in spatial abilities is predicted in species where males expand territories to find mates.
  • Understanding the evolutionary and mechanistic basis of these spatial differences is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare spatial navigational abilities and associated behaviors in two Peromyscus species with differing reproductive strategies.
  • To investigate the mechanistic underpinnings of evolved spatial traits in males.

Main Methods:

  • Assessed spatial learning, memory, activity, and exploratory behaviors in male and female deer mice (P. maniculatus bairdii) and California mice (P. californicus insignis).
  • Utilized a maze task with spatial cues to evaluate navigation and escape hole location.

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  • Compared performance based on species and sex, correlating with reproductive strategies.

    • Main Results:

    • Male deer mice significantly outperformed conspecific females and male California mice in maze performance and memory.
    • Navigation differences were linked to the utilization of spatial cues.
    • Male deer mice exhibited increased activity, exploration, and reduced anxiety-related behaviors, consistent with territorial expansion for mate searching.

    Conclusions:

    • Male deer mice's enhanced spatial abilities are linked to their mating system involving territorial expansion.
    • Cognitive and behavioral mechanisms evolved through male-male competition and mate search strategies are supported.
    • These findings offer insights into the evolution of sex differences in spatial cognition.