male animals have a finite sum of energy that they can spend on testosterone or immunity to disease, but not both at the same time.

Matt Ridley
Also known as: Matthew White Ridley, 5th Viscount Ridley
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Matthew White Ridley, 5th Viscount Ridley, DL, FRSL, FMedSci (born 7 February 1958), usually known as Matt Ridley, is a British journalist who has written several popular science books. He is also a businessman and a Conservative member of the House of Lords.

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