Deer (IMAGE) Brigham Young University Caption BYU research found that mother deer invest more in their male offspring if there is a good chance the child will become a dominant male. Credit <p>Jaren Wilkey/BYU Photo </p> Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.