| Abstract: | Deposition of anal-sac secretions by captive wolves was investigated by a labelling technique using protein-bound iodine125 and food dye. Wolves deposited secretions on some but not all scats. Adult males, especially the alpha male, deposited anal-sac secretions more frequently while defecating than did females or juveniles. Secretions sometimes also were deposited independently of defecation, suggesting a dual role in communication by these substances. |
| Genre: | Article |
| ProdID: | 5222075 |
| Citation Author: | Asa, C.S.; Peterson, E.K.; Seal, U.S.; Mech, L.D. |
| Citation Contributing Office: | Patuxent Wildlife Research Center |
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| Citation Language: | English |
| Citation Larger Work Title: | Journal of Mammalogy |
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| Citation Search Results Text: | Deposition of anal-sac secretions by captive wolves (Canis lupus); 1985; Article; Journal; Journal of Mammalogy; Asa, C.S.; Peterson, E.K.; Seal, U.S.; Mech, L.D. |
| Citation Start Page: | 89 |
| Citation Volume: | 66 |
| Citation Year: | 1985 |
| Type: | citation/reference |
| Text: | Deposition of anal-sac secretions by captive wolves (Canis lupus); 1985; Article; Journal; Journal of Mammalogy; Asa, C.S.; Peterson, E.K.; Seal, U.S.; Mech, L.D. |
| URL (THUMBNAIL): | http://pubs.er.usgs.gov/thumbnails/outside_thumb.jpg |
| URL (DOCUMENT): | http://www.jstor.org/stable/1380960 |
| Date Other: | Wed, 16 Jun 2010 12:19 -0500 |
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