Rutting vocal display in male impala (Aepyceros melampus) and overlap with alarm context

Rutting vocal display in male impala (Aepyceros melampus) and overlap with alarm context

Abstract Background The rutting vocal display of male impala Aepyceros melampus is unique for its complexity among ruminants. This study investigates bouts of rutting calls produced towards potential mates and rival males by free-ranging male impala in Namibia. In particular, a comparison of male ru...

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Main Authors: Ilya A. Volodin, Elena V. Volodina, Roland Frey
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-01-01
Series:Frontiers in Zoology
Subjects:
Acoustic variables
Alarm call
Bout structure
Call sequence
Harem ruminant
Inhalatory and exhalatory vocalization phases
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12983-020-00383-9

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12983-020-00383-9

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