In many species, [[female]]s will only mate with [[male]]s who come to them bearing gifts. Males who don't deliver the goods are rejected, and males bearing small gifts may only be given a short time in which to [[copulate]]. | In many species, [[female]]s will only mate with [[male]]s who come to them bearing gifts. Males who don't deliver the goods are rejected, and males bearing small gifts may only be given a short time in which to [[copulate]]. |