females

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"The males come out first and wait for the females, so that they have the best opportunities to mate and pass on their genes," Hoge said.

From Science Daily • May 28, 2026

Like capybaras in the wild, zoo capybaras are polygamous, with one alpha male and several females forming a sort of harem.

From Slate • May 27, 2026

“The Boroughs” introduces the newest member of Davis’ gallery of strong and fierce females who have characterized her career.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

Only male hedgehogs are chosen to avoid disturbing nesting females.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

The females are reared to become the next generation of dairy cows, whereas the males are handed over to the care of the meat industry.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari