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Camelid Mating - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
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= The Mating Process =
= The Mating Process =
* Male will approach with tail held high, head and neck extended towards the female.
* Female should tolerate the approaching male.
* The male will ''''orgle'''', the unique gutteral call of mating.
* Female will ''''kush'''' (lie down) immediately or when he mounts her if she is receptive.
* Male positions himself tightly over her hind-quarters, with his forelimbs clasped around her chest.
* Copulation may last ~30 minutes.
** Sometimes the female lies down with her head outstretched, and occasionally will lie on one side.
** Male may dismount, reposition himself, and begin again. Occasionally he will get up and move away before recommencing.
== Rejection ==
== Rejection ==
* Typically the female spits vigorously at the male to discourage his approach.
* Experienced stud males may be insistent, and if the female has enough space she will run from him.
** Receptive females may run initially, then allow themselves to be caught.
* Males are uninterested in non-receptive females.
** May sniff females of the herd in turn and ignore the non-receptive ones.
* Triggered by high progesterone levels in the female.
** With a persistent corpus luteum, she will continue to reject the male even if she is not pregnant.
= Timing of Mating =
= Timing of Mating =