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