| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2427193 | Behavioural Processes | 2012 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
⺠Forage reduction is widely observed among temperate ungulates during rutting season when they all mate during autumn or winter. ⺠Takin are poorly studied temperate ungulate but rut in summer and male takin exhibit hypophagia during mating season, as observed in other large ungulates. ⺠In this study, we found the “energy saving” hypothesis could explain hypophagia of male takin during the rutting season. ⺠The unique summer rutting season of takin releases males from the energy constraints encountered by other temperate ungulates.
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Authors
Tian Pei Guan, Bao Ming Ge, David M. Powell, William J. Mcshea, Sheng Li, Yan Ling Song,