Deposition of anal-sac secretions by captive wolves (Canis lupus)
Journal of Mammalogy
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Abstract
Deposition of anal-sac secretions by captive wolves was investigated by a labelling technique using protein-bound iodine125 and food dye. Wolves deposited secretions on some but not all scats. Adult males, especially the alpha male, deposited anal-sac secretions more frequently while defecating than did females or juveniles. Secretions sometimes also were deposited independently of defecation, suggesting a dual role in communication by these substances.
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Deposition of anal-sac secretions by captive wolves (Canis lupus) |
| Series title | Journal of Mammalogy |
| DOI | 10.2307/1380960 |
| Volume | 66 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Year Published | 1985 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Oxford Academic |
| Contributing office(s) | Patuxent Wildlife Research Center |
| Description | 5 p. |
| First page | 89 |
| Last page | 93 |