Evidence for both visual and olfactory signalling relating to the preorbital gland in the forest-dwelling Visayan spotted deer (<i>Rusa alfredi)</i>
The result's identifiers
Result code in IS VaVaI
<a href="https://www.isvavai.cz/riv?ss=detail&h=RIV%2F60460709%3A41340%2F25%3A103682" target="_blank" >RIV/60460709:41340/25:103682 - isvavai.cz</a>
Result on the web
<a href="https://doi.org/10.25225/jvb.25025" target="_blank" >https://doi.org/10.25225/jvb.25025</a>
DOI - Digital Object Identifier
<a href="http://dx.doi.org/10.25225/jvb.25025" target="_blank" >10.25225/jvb.25025</a>
Alternative languages
Result language
angličtina
Original language name
Evidence for both visual and olfactory signalling relating to the preorbital gland in the forest-dwelling Visayan spotted deer (<i>Rusa alfredi)</i>
Original language description
The manuscript examines the patterns of the opening and use of the preorbital gland in the Visayan spotted deer (Rusa alfredi) and its diverse signalling role. This study focused on two captive herds of Visayan spotted deer observed across different social contexts and revealed a variety of behaviours associated with the opening of the preorbital gland, some of which have never been described previously. The findings reveal a dynamic interplay between visual and chemical signalling. As expected, preorbital gland opening for visual signalling occurred during excitement-inducing activities, such as suckling, agonistic and reproductive interactions, as well as human handling. However, it was also observed in new contexts, like during flehmen, antler rubbing, alertness towards humans, and even during relaxing activities like grooming. We also observed occurrences in young animals for the first time during low-intensity interactions like playing or mounting. The broad context of displaying this behaviour in a forest-dwelling species like the Visayan spotted deer suggests a potentially higher relevance than in species adapted to open environments. These observations contribute to our understanding of ungulate social communication.
Czech name
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Czech description
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Classification
Type
J<sub>imp</sub> - Article in a specialist periodical, which is included in the Web of Science database
CEP classification
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OECD FORD branch
40203 - Husbandry
Result continuities
Project
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Continuities
S - Specificky vyzkum na vysokych skolach
Others
Publication year
2025
Confidentiality
S - Úplné a pravdivé údaje o projektu nepodléhají ochraně podle zvláštních právních předpisů
Data specific for result type
Name of the periodical
Journal of Vertebrate Biology
ISSN
2694-7684
e-ISSN
2694-7684
Volume of the periodical
74
Issue of the periodical within the volume
JUL 2025
Country of publishing house
GB - UNITED KINGDOM
Number of pages
8
Pages from-to
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UT code for WoS article
001535127500001
EID of the result in the Scopus database
2-s2.0-105021123175