Natal dispersal in the European wild rabbit
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Natal dispersal of European wild rabbits, Oryctolagus cuniculus, is not caused by aggression as the animals leave their natal sites on their own to settle down away from close relatives. A study conducted in an outdoor enclosure shows that dispersal is male-biased with 93% male and 64% female juveniles dispersing. While female dispersers move to neighboring territories, male dispersers tend to move further away. Females that remain on their natal territories produce more offspring than the dispersers. During dispersal aggressive interactions are limited.
Publication Name: Animal Behaviour
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0003-3472
Year: 1996
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Consequences of natal dispersal in female horses
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Natal dispersal in Female horses, Equus caballus, has social, genetic and reproductive consequences. Young mares usually join harems of a single stallion and choose to stay with groups having familiar females but without familiar males. Female immigration prevents close inbreeding but exposes young mares to aggressive behavior by resident females. Finally, leaving natal groups does not involve reproductive costs and does not cause delay in female horses' first reproduction.
Publication Name: Animal Behaviour
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0003-3472
Year: 1996
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Social and nutritional factors influencing the dispersal of resident coyotes
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Social and nutritional factors determine whether the coyote, Canis latrans, disperses or remains in the natal pack. Inbreeding avoidance, mate competition and the competition for resources are the main factors responsible for dispersal. The dispersal depends on the social ranking of the individual. The coyotes that disperse are those that are submissive, have less access to ungulate carcasses and intermingle less with other pack members.
Publication Name: Animal Behaviour
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0003-3472
Year: 1996
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