During twelve 2-h observation sessions courtship behavior was recorded among seven musk-ox males (Ovibos moschatus) kept in a paddock together with six females. The animals were sexually mature and of the same
In animals, commensal microbes modulate various physiological functions, including behavior. While microbiota exposure is required for normal behavior in mammals, it is not known how widely this dependency is present in other animal species. We proposed the hypothesis that the microbiome has a major i...
Ethology.behavior in animals that occurs before and during mating, often including elaborate displays. Obsolete.courtly behavior; courtesy; gallantry. Discover More Word History and Origins Origin ofcourtship1 First recorded in1580–90;court+-ship ...
noun Zoology Specialized behavior in animals that leads to or initiates mating. from The Century Dictionary. noun The act of paying court to dignitaries, especially for the purpose of gaining favors; the paying of interested respect and attention; the practices of a courtier. noun The wooing of...
they stab each other between the eyes with a needle-like appendage called a penile stylet, delivering a cocktail of prostate fluid. This tactic was described as "just weird" by a researcher who co-authored a 2013 study about the odd behavior, published in the journalProceedings of the Royal...
In this article, when we reference “duck mating” we’re specifically referring to Mallard-derived domesticated ducks, not Muscovies or other species of wild ducks. If you’re trying to figure out what the heck your crazy backyard ducks are doing and why, chances are it has to do with ...
in two species, biting holds the female during courtship. In the salamandridTriturus, the male whips his tail vigorously, and the force of water movement is the tactile stimulation and may even push the female away. In some cases, the tail touches the female. This tail-whipping behavior ...
Courtship display definition: a stereotyped pattern of behavior in animals that functions to attract and arouse a prospective mate. See examples of COURTSHIP DISPLAY used in a sentence.
1984, Hormones and Behavior Show abstract Serum gonadotropins and steroids associated with breeding activities in the green sea turtle Chelonia mydas. I. Captive animals 1979, General and Comparative Endocrinology Show abstract Social behavior and pheromonal communication in reptiles 2010, Journal of Compa...
A pair of wild giant pandas was spotted in Tangjiahe reserve in Guangyuan, Southwest China's Sichuan province, on March 3. [Photo provided by Guangyuan city] Experts noted that giant pandas usually use their perianal glands to transfer their scent. Such behavior is closely related ...