Changes

* The protrusions become more frequent with increased excitement such as the presence of other males and females.

* The protrusions become more frequent with increased excitement such as the presence of other males and females.

* During copulation the [[Soft_Palate|soft palate]] ejection may be replaced by grinding of the [[:Category:Teeth - Anatomy & Physiology|teeth]] and frothing at the mouth.

* During copulation the [[Soft_Palate|soft palate]] ejection may be replaced by grinding of the [[:Category:Teeth - Anatomy & Physiology|teeth]] and frothing at the mouth.

** This frothing is generally attributed to increased secretion of the [[_Glands_-_Anatomy_&_Physiology#Types_of_Salivary_Glands|salivary glands]] and the frequent exteriorisation of the [[Soft_Palate|soft palate]].

** This frothing is generally attributed to increased secretion of the [[Salivary_Glands_-_Anatomy_&_Physiology#Types_of_Salivary_Glands|salivary glands]] and the frequent exteriorisation of the [[Soft_Palate|soft palate]].

==== Marking ====

==== Marking ====

** May sniff females of the herd in turn and ignore the non-receptive ones.

** May sniff females of the herd in turn and ignore the non-receptive ones.

* Triggered by high progesterone levels in the female.

* Triggered by high progesterone levels in the female.

** With a persistent [[The_Ovary_-Corpus_Luteum_- Anatomy & Physiology|corpus luteum]], she will continue to reject the male even if she is not pregnant.

** With a persistent [[Corpus Luteum - Anatomy & Physiology|corpus luteum]], she will continue to reject the male even if she is not pregnant.

== Timing of Mating ==

== Timing of Mating ==

[[Category:Camelid Reproduction]]

[[Category:Camelid Reproduction]]