Difference between revisions of "Maternal Behaviour - Anatomy & Physiology"

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== Post-Parturient ==
 
== Post-Parturient ==
  
* [[Gestation -Placenta - Anatomy & Physiology|Placenta]] eaten in many species including herbivores
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* [[Placenta - Anatomy & Physiology|Placenta]] eaten in many species including herbivores
 
* Attention to young (licking)
 
* Attention to young (licking)
 
* Directing young to [[Lactation_-_The_Mammary_Gland_- Anatomy & Physiology|teats]]
 
* Directing young to [[Lactation_-_The_Mammary_Gland_- Anatomy & Physiology|teats]]

Revision as of 15:51, 7 December 2010

Pre-Parturient

  • Seek isolation
  • Restless
  • Nesting responses (non-ungulates)
  • Attention to vulva

Parturient

  • Species differences
  • Assist delivery
  • Contractions including abdominal muscles
  • Characteristic posture
  • Vocalisation
  • In some species, other animals in the group may assist with parturition.

Post-Parturient

  • Placenta eaten in many species including herbivores
  • Attention to young (licking)
  • Directing young to teats