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Some observations on the relationships between preorbital gland opening and social interactions in red deer
Author(s) -
Bartos Ludek
Publication year - 1983
Publication title -
aggressive behavior
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.223
H-Index - 92
eISSN - 1098-2337
pISSN - 0096-140X
DOI - 10.1002/1098-2337(1983)9:1<59::aid-ab2480090108>3.0.co;2-f
Subject(s) - agonistic behaviour , biology , zoology , ecology , aggression , psychology , developmental psychology
The present data indicate that the opening of preorbital glands plays an important role in interindividual interactions in red deer of both sexes. The opening of the preorbital gland seems associated with situations of higher social tension and it probably increases the intensity of expression of a threat. The possible uses of preorbital gland opening during agonistic and in precopulatory encounters are discussed.