ISSN:
1573-1561
Keywords:
Cervidae
;
dominance order
;
licking
;
olfactory communication
;
pheromones
;
Rangifer tarandus tarandus
;
reindeer
;
scent glands
;
sniffing
;
social behavior
;
tracking response
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Chemistry and Pharmacology
Notes:
Abstract The social interactions of captive reindeer were observed for one year. The seasonal changes of agonistic behavior, the social rank order, social affinity during rest, social sniffing and licking, solitary sniffing and licking, hindleg-head contact, and other motor patterns involving head and antlers are described. Social sniffing and licking correlated more with sex than with social rank. Olfactory responses during encounters and tracking were investigated experimentally. Chemical communication is particularly important in sexual and maternal behavior and during encounters.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00987836
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