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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-01-01
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Series: | Frontiers in Zoology |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12983-020-00383-9 |