The influence of social relationship on food tolerance in wolves and dogs.

ABSTRACT:

Abstract

Food sharing is relatively widespread across the animal kingdom, but research into the socio-ecological factors affecting this activity has predominantly focused on primates. These studies do suggest though that food tolerance is linked to the social relationship with potential partners. Therefore, the current study aimed to assess the social factors which influence food tolerance in two canids: wolves and dogs. We presented wolves and dogs with two paradigms: dyadic tolerance tests and group carcass feedings. In the dyadic setting, the affiliative relationship with a partner was the most important factor, with a strong bond promoting more sharing in both species. In the group setting, however, rank was the primary factor determining feeding behavior. Although the dominant

SUBMITTER: Dale R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5493712 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature