Improvement of antler production and some reproduction traits in hybridization between Tian Shan Wapiti and Northeast Sika deer
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DOI: 10.1016/j.smallrumres.2017.07.010
Abstract: Abstract It is difficult to mate Sika does with Wapiti bucks due to differences in body size, estrus period and other environmental factors, although their hybrids have high economic value. In this study, we determined… read more here.
Keywords: deer; production; antler production; rate ... See more keywords
Vocal characteristics of distress and reproductive vocalizations in North American wapiti
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DOI: 10.1093/cz/zoaf006
Abstract: Abstract Variation in the vocal behavior of nonhuman vertebrates includes graded transitions and more dramatic changes. Wapiti males produce a reproductive bugle that has a fundamental frequency that surpasses 2,000 Hz with evidence of biphonation… read more here.
Keywords: wapiti; nonlinear phenomena; age size; bugle ... See more keywords