Territorialism in Deer

摘要: Territory, as here used, is meant to include an area or range exclusively occupied by individual group of individuals a species, which defined and recognized them their exclusive property territory. Such territory may be actively defended against invasion others outside the group. Where not defended, nevertheless definitely marked recognizable “sign posts” on territory. What perhaps more significant in regard these sign posts so much recognition animal animals making psychological effect that have non-members intimidation stranger entering such territory. Darling's (1937) explanation home physiological attractively simple definition. However I doubt it can clear cut this, author himself would probably first admit extremely difficult separate factors from enter into determination either territorial behaviorism. Territories are usually direct indirect result breeding requirements food needs both. Territorialistic behavior developed relation social development animal, greater degree territorialistic behavior. The sedentary habits tendency occupy well-defined well generally understood members Family Cervidae. Territorialism, other hand, apparently has been overlooked, this most workers. Flerov (1952) Kaplanov (1948) all give excellent descriptions rutting general various …