Deposition of anal-sac secretions by captive wolves (Canis lupus)
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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 |
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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 |
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