| The variability of some motor components of social play and agonistic behaviour in infant eastern coyotes, Canis latrans var. | |
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PMID: 564149 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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The duration and stereotypy (in terms of duration) of three actions, stand-overs (SO), generalbites (GB), And scruff-bites (SB), were measured during social play and agonistic interactions in infant eastern coyotes (Canis latrans). The rate of biting was also calculated. We found: (1) SO's and GB's lasted a significantly shorter time during play; (2) when performed during playful interactions, all three acts showed more stereotypy; (3) there was no significant difference between the rates of occurrence of biting during the two situations. A discussion of the 'exaggerated' nature of play behaviour is presented, particularly concerning the form of motor actions that are used during this activity. |
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Authors:
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H L Hill; M Bekoff |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Animal behaviour Volume: 25 ISSN: 0003-3472 ISO Abbreviation: Anim Behav Publication Date: 1977 Nov |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1978-03-10 Completed Date: 1978-03-10 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
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Nlm Unique ID: 0376746 Medline TA: Anim Behav Country: ENGLAND |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 907-9 Citation Subset: IM |
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Aggression* Agonistic Behavior* Animals Behavior, Animal Carnivora* Female Humans Male Play and Playthings* Social Behavior* Stereotyped Behavior Time Factors |
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