The adaptive significance of creches in the king pengiun

Article Abstract:

The creching behavior in the king penguin, Aptenodytes patagonicus is studied by looking at the dynamics of creche formation and possible costs and benefits associated with this strategy. Results accord with the idea that creching behavior in king penguins is a strategy that protects chicks from adult aggression, predation and severe weather.

Parental behavior in animals, Animal parental behavior, Animal parental behaviour

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Aggressiveness in king penguins in relation to reproductive status and territory location

Article Abstract:

Research is presented describing factors affecting the aggressiveness of king penguins during the breeding season. Focus is given to the differences between peripheral and central territories.

Territoriality (Zoology), Animal territoriality

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The role of previous social encounters and body mass in determining social rank: an experiment with white-tailed deer

Article Abstract:

A study conducted to analyze the factors influencing the establishment of dominance relationships between young individuals, using white-tailed deer as a model species is discussed.

Canada, White-tailed deer, Social hierarchy in animals, Dominance (Animal behavior), Animal social behaviour

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