Territorial choruses of giant otter groups (Pteronura brasiliensis) encode information on group identity.

Group living animals often engage in corporate territorial defence. Territorial group vocalizations can provide information about group identity, size and composition. Neighbouring groups may use this information to avoid unfavourable direct conflicts. Giant otters are highly social and territorial...

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Main Authors: Christina A S Mumm, Mirjam Knörnschild
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2017-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC5638252?pdf=render