Mating System of Free-Ranging Dogs (Canis familiaris)
Author
Source
International Journal of Zoology
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-10, 10 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-07-03
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
10
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Fourteen females belonging to five groups were selected for the study of mating system in free-ranging domestic dogs (Canis familiaris) All the matings occurred between August and December with a peak in late monsoon months (September to November).
Both males and females differed in their degree of attractiveness to the opposite sex.
The duration of courting association increased with the number of courting males in an association.
The females exhibited selectivity by readily permitting some males to mate and avoiding, or even attacking others, if they attempted to mount.
Frequency of mounting in courting association increased with the number of males present.
There was a positive correlation between the duration of courting association and the frequency of mounting.
The young adult males were more likely to copulate successfully than the old adult males.
There was a negative correlation between the number of males present in an association and the number of successful copulations.
In this study, six types of mating (monogamy, polygyny, promiscuity, polyandry, opportunity and rape) were recorded.
Mean (±S.E.) duration of copulatory ties was 25.65 (±1.43) min.
Several natural factors influencing the duration of copulatory ties were identified.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Pal, S. K.. 2011. Mating System of Free-Ranging Dogs (Canis familiaris). International Journal of Zoology،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-10.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Pal, S. K.. Mating System of Free-Ranging Dogs (Canis familiaris). International Journal of Zoology No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-462707
American Medical Association (AMA)
Pal, S. K.. Mating System of Free-Ranging Dogs (Canis familiaris). International Journal of Zoology. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-10.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-462707