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Standing over and hugging in wild wolves

Canadian Field-Naturalist
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Abstract

During six summers, I observed standing over (SO) and hugging in a pack of wild Wolves (Canis lupus) habituated to me. In SO, one Wolf positions its groin above a recumbent Wolf's nose. I observed SO among all yearling and older Wolves for 1-180 seconds (X? = 69 ¨± 46 S.D.; N = 16). SO appeared to be primarily female-oriented and may inform each Wolf of the reproductive status of the other. I observed hugging five times and only during years when food competition was minimal.

Publication type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Title Standing over and hugging in wild wolves
Series title Canadian Field-Naturalist
Volume 115
Year Published 2001
Language English
Publisher Canadian Field-Naturalist
Contributing office(s) Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center
Description 3 p.
First page 179
Last page 181
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