ANSC 2251 Lecture Notes - Flehmen Response, Herd, Coprophagia
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Listening = one back one forward ear. Domesticated = unnatural state, can be easy keepers, get fat. Early men would spook them to drive off cliff eat them. Et-epimeletic behavior = calling for attention upon separation. Roughs = area of pasture with poop. Dominance hierarchy - stallion in charge of herem of mares. Don"t usually put stallions out with mares (domesticated setting) Training - particular halter/lead ropes for training vs breeding. Biting, striking, rearing, charging, crowding, flehmen, mounting. Kicking, kick threat (out of estrus), winking vulva, squatting (in estrus) Geldings pituitary can produce more testosterone to compensate. Brain sleep = more solid , ~ 2 hours. Lie down intermittently (not all at once) Vision: see poorly; focus by lowering/raising head. Blind spots directly behind and in front. Coiled vs stretched hose 2 different objects. Hearing = 14 hz-25 khz (wider range than humans) Sensory information recognize identity of sound. Ears can move 180 degrees w/ 10 muscles.
