Reliability of human estimates of the presence of pups and the number of wolves vocalizing in chorus howls: implications for decision-making processes
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DOI: 10.1007/s10344-017-1115-4
Abstract: Management decision-making processes require reliable tools providing information on the distribution, abundance, and trend of populations. Wolves vocalize in response to human imitations of howls. Traditionally, this phenomenon has been the basis of a widespread… read more here.
Keywords: presence pups; number; number wolves; decision making ... See more keywords
Adult meerkats modify close call rate in the presence of pups
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DOI: 10.1093/cz/zox029
Abstract: Abstract In animals, signaling behavior is often context-dependent, with variation in the probability of emitting certain signals dependent on fitness advantages. Senders may adjust signaling rate depending on receiver identity, presence of audiences, or noise… read more here.
Keywords: group; close call; presence pups; rate ... See more keywords