Table A2.
Description of male aggressive behaviours
Aggressive behaviours | Description |
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Lungeing | The male rises up on hindlegs and rapidly thrusts his upper body at his opponent |
Chasing | One male rapidly pursues his opponent, remaining in close proximity. Contact and even aggressive lungeing may occur during chasing |
Tussling | Both opponents rise up on hindlegs and become interlocked in a prolonged aggressive struggle |
Fencing | A male uses his forelimbs to bat his opponent. This includes front-on and side-on action with any of the two front or middle legs, and can be performed by one or both opponents, alone or in combination with other behaviours |
From Andrews, 2016; Dow & von Schilcher, 1974; Nilsen et al., 2004.