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Rethinking cross-fostering designs for studying kin recognition mechanisms

Authors :
Todrank, Josephine
Heth, Giora
Source :
Animal Behaviour. Feb, 2001, Vol. 61 Issue 2, p503, 3 p.
Publication Year :
2001

Abstract

Research is presented concerning the use of cross-fostering and scent-marking tests to determine the behavioral mechanisms which influence the differential treatment given by animals to related and non-related individuals.

Subjects

Subjects :
Animal behavior -- Research
Kin recognition in animals -- Research
Zoology and wildlife conservation

Details

ISSN :
00033472
Volume :
61
Issue :
2
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Animal Behaviour
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.74447722

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