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SOCIAL ORGANIZATION AND TERRITORIAL BEHAVIOUR IN THE

CROWCROFT, PETER, ROWE, F. P.·1963·Proceedings of the Zoological Society of London
DOI 10.1111/j.1469-7998.1963.tb01871.x
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The social organization of confined groups of wild house mice has been studied by direct observation and by indirect means. The prominent aggressive behaviour which leads to the formation of dominance‐subordination relationships under certain laboratory conditions is shown to result in territory formation when suitable environmental elements are provided. Fighting is almost entirely confined to adult males, but pregnant females may also defend territories. Although minor physical injury can result from fighting, survival rates are not significantly depressed if adequate cover is provided. Previous work on fighting in this species is reviewed from an ecological viewpoint and related to the results presented.

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  • Female mice can become highly aggressive during pregnancy and lactation, not letting any intruder approach the nest.

    “The only exception is pregnancy and lactation period, when females can become highly aggressive, not letting any intruder to approach the nest.79”

    From Ecological validity of social interaction tests in rats and mice (2019) · cites this paper as [79]

  • When male offspring grows up, they start fighting with each other and the father until the strongest animal displaces all the other ones from the territory.

    “When male offspring grows up, they start fighting with each other and the father until the strongest animal displaces all the other ones from the territory.76,79”

    From Ecological validity of social interaction tests in rats and mice (2019) · cites this paper as [79]

  • Although initial fighting between female mice is possible, commonly a few of them can live peacefully on territory of one dominant male and sometimes even nest together.

    “Although initial fighting between females is also possible, commonly a few of them can live peacefully on territory of one dominant male 73,79,80 and sometimes even nest together.81”

    From Ecological validity of social interaction tests in rats and mice (2019) · cites this paper as [79]

  • Males introduced to a new habitat quickly start to defend it, vigorously attacking any other male in sight.

    “Males introduced to a new habitat quickly start to defend it, vigorously attacking any other male in sight.73,78,79”

    From Ecological validity of social interaction tests in rats and mice (2019) · cites this paper as [79]

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Authors
CROWCROFT, P., & ROWE, F. P.
Affiliations
British Museum (GB)
Venue
Proceedings of the Zoological Society of London
Publisher
Wiley
Published
1963-05
Volume
140
Issue
3
Pages
517-531
ISSN
0370-2774 (ISSN-L)
DOI
10.1111/j.1469-7998.1963.tb01871.x
OpenAlex
W2095305426
Cited by
286
References
15
Citations by year
2026: 6 · 2025: 1 · 2024: 6 · 2023: 4 · 2022: 8 · 2021: 2 · 2020: 2 · 2019: 5 · 2018: 4 · 2017: 5 · 2016: 4 · 2015: 5 · 2014: 6 · 2013: 5 · 2012: 5
FWCI
3.08
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Licence
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/termsAndConditions#vor (vor, 16913 d)
Locations
Proceedings of the Zoological Society of London (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Life Sciences › Agricultural and Biological Sciences › Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics › Animal Behavior and Reproduction
  • Physical Sciences › Environmental Science › Ecology › Animal Ecology and Behavior Studies
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Social Psychology › Primate Behavior and Ecology
Keywords
house mouse, Mus musculus, social organization, territoriality, aggression, survival rate, cover

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