A first exploratory comparison of the behaviour of wolves (Canis lupus) and wolf-dog hybrids in captivity

Abstract Extensive introgression of genes from domesticated taxa may be a serious threat for the genomic integrity and adaptability of wild populations. Grey wolves (Canis lupus) are especially vulnerable to this phenomenon, but there are no studies yet assessing the potential behavioural effects of...

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Main Authors: Federica Amici, Simone Meacci, Emmeline Caray, Linda Oña, Katja Liebal, Paolo Ciucci
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Springer 2024-03-01
Series:Animal Cognition
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1007/s10071-024-01849-7
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