Standing over and hugging in wild wolves
Canadian Field-Naturalist
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Abstract
During six summers, I observed standing over (SO) and hugging in a pack of wild Wolves (Canis lupus) habituated to me. In SO, one Wolf positions its groin above a recumbent Wolf's nose. I observed SO among all yearling and older Wolves for 1-180 seconds (X? = 69 ¨± 46 S.D.; N = 16). SO appeared to be primarily female-oriented and may inform each Wolf of the reproductive status of the other. I observed hugging five times and only during years when food competition was minimal.
Suggested Citation
Mech, L.D., 2001, Standing over and hugging in wild wolves: Canadian Field-Naturalist, v. 115, p. 179-181.
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Standing over and hugging in wild wolves |
| Series title | Canadian Field-Naturalist |
| Volume | 115 |
| Year Published | 2001 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Canadian Field-Naturalist |
| Contributing office(s) | Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center |
| Description | 3 p. |
| First page | 179 |
| Last page | 181 |