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

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== Cat ==
 
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[http://www.vetmed.lsu.edu/eiltslotus/theriogenology-5361/filne_e.htm| Video of Copulation in the Cat]
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For a video demonstration of copulation in the cat, follow either of the following links:
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* [http://www.vetmed.lsu.edu/eiltslotus/theriogenology-5361/filne_e.htm| Video of Copulation in the Cat]
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* [http://www.animalmatingzone.com/main_frame_cat.htm| Video of Copulation in the Cat]

Revision as of 14:45, 9 July 2008

Mounting

  • Elevation of the front legs of the male to straddle the posterior region of the female.
  • Learned behaviour

Intromission

Ejaculation

Dog

  • Bitch in Oestrus spots bloody fluid just before the receptive stage.
  • Male identifies the female.
    • Dogs are very aware of a bitch in oestrus and can detect them from 500-600 meters away.
  • Bitch adopts receptive posture ('stands')
  • Dog mounts and thrusts to achieve intromission.
  • Intromission with a partially erect penis aided by the Os Penis
  • Vulval erectile tissue of the bitch grips the penis.
  • Penis achieves full erection (the 'Tie')
  • Dog then turns to face the opposite direction (the 'Turn')
  • Ejaculation

Cat

For a video demonstration of copulation in the cat, follow either of the following links: