The function of mounting behaviour in farmed red deer calves
The function of mounting behaviour in farmed red deer calves
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养殖马鹿犊牛攀爬行为的作用
DOI：
10.1046/j.1439-0310.2002.00796.x
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发表时间：
2002
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影响因子：
1.7
通讯作者：
L. Bartoš
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作者：
D. Ková;L. Bartoš
本文研究了人工饲养的红鹿（Cervus elaphus）犊牛的骑跨行为功能。在以前的工作的基础上，我们测试了两个替代假设的功能，这种行为。第一个假设涉及行为的近似功能。测试了三个预测：（1a）坐骑行为吸引了母亲的注意力和/或巩固了母亲与小牛的关系;（1b）坐骑是为了获得更多的乳汁;（1c）坐骑是为了防止其他小牛从母亲那里吮吸。第二个假设涉及实践未来生活的最终功能，测试了两个预测：（2a）安装行为是小牛的游戏行为的一部分，促进小牛的运动和社会技能的发展;（2b）小牛通过安装行为获得性经验。在这项研究中，观察了50对后犊牛。个体母鹿的母性是通过基因分析证实的。母鹿分为“母系”和“非母系”，小牛分为“子代”和“非子代”。我们记录了40例安装行为，涉及25母鹿和21小牛。我们的研究结果表明，安装行为的红鹿小牛根据情况提供了几个不同的功能。在与哺乳，小牛的性别安装母鹿主要是为了吸引他们的注意力，并实现另一个哺乳。在与哺乳无关的情况下，雄性小牛的坐骑可能被认为是它们性训练的一部分。另一方面，雌性幼鲸的交配可能反映了它们在紧张的情况下试图与母亲保持联系。
The function of mounting behaviour was studied in farmed red deer (Cervus elaphus) calves. On the basis of previous work, we tested two alternative hypotheses about the function of this behaviour. The first hypothesis deals with the proximate function of the behaviour. Three predictions were tested: (1a) mounting behaviour attracts the attention of the mother and/or consolidates the mother–calf bond; (1b) mounting is intended to obtain more milk; (1c) mounting is intended to prevent other calves from sucking from the mother. The second hypothesis deals with an ultimate function in practising for future life with two predictions tested: (2a) mounting behaviour is part of calves' play behaviour promoting development of the calf's locomotor and social skills; (2b) calves gain sexual experience through mounting behaviour. For the study, 50 hind-calf pairs were observed. The maternity of individual hinds was confirmed by a genetical analysis. The hinds were classified as ‘maternal’ and ‘non-maternal’ and the calves as ‘filial’ and ‘non-filial’. We recorded 40 cases of mounting behaviour involving 25 hinds and 21 calves. Our results suggest that the mounting behaviour of red deer calves serves several different functions depending on the circumstances. In association with suckling, calves of both sexes mounted maternal hinds mainly to attract their attention and to achieve another suckling. In situations not associated with suckling, mounting by male calves might be considered part of their sexual training. On the other hand, mounting by female calves probably reflects the attempt to maintain contact with their mother in tense situations.