This study examined the influence of social interaction with broodmates on a visually imprinted maternal preference in domestic mallard ducklings (Anas plafyrhynchos) during the first three days of postnatal life. Twenty-four-hour-old ducklings were allowed to follow a stuffed mallard hen for 30 min
Training ducklings in broods interferes with maternal imprinting
โ Scribed by Dr. Robert Lickliter; Gilbert Gottlieb
- Book ID
- 102820066
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons
- Year
- 1986
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 777 KB
- Volume
- 19
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 0012-1630
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