Social dominance and conflict reduction in rutting male Alpine ibex, Capra ibex

In polygynous ungulates, male mortality is thought to be linked to high-energy expenditures during the rut. However, Alpine ibex (Capra ibex) adult males show an unusually high survival during this time. Male Alpine ibex live in social groups and thus, we assumed that they might reduce energy-intens...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Behavioral ecology 2010-03, Vol.21 (2), p.372-380
Hauptverfasser:	Willisch, Christian S., Neuhaus, Peter
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	aggression dominance mating behavior social system survival ungulate
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