Intra-Group Lethal Gang Aggression in Domestic Pigs <i>(Sus scrofa domesticus)</i>

Intraspecific coalitional aggression is rare among all species, especially within stable social groups. We report here numerous cases of intraspecific lethal gang aggression within stable groups of domestic pigs. The objective was to describe this extreme aggression and to identify potential causes....

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Main Authors: Irene Camerlink, Jen-Yun Chou, Simon P. Turner
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-07-01
Series:Animals
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/10/8/1287