What the hyena's laugh tells: Sex, age, dominance and individual signature in the giggling call of <it>Crocuta crocuta</it>

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Among mammals living in social groups, individuals form communication networks where they signal their identity and social status, facilitating social interaction. In spite of its importance for understanding of mammalian societies,...

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Main Authors: Weldele Mary, Koralek Aaron, Mathevon Nicolas, Glickman Stephen E, Theunissen Frédéric E
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-03-01
Series:BMC Ecology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6785/10/9