2013 Volume 4 Issue 2 Pages 98-103
Timor deer were used in an experiment to study the comparative behavior of α- male, β-males and subordinate male raised in captivity. Twelve males (4.25 years old) and 24 females (3 to 4 years old) were randomly assigned into three separate cages following the ratio of 4 males: 8 females. Kruskal-Wallis H test of non-parametric analyses were done for aggressive, libido and mating behaviors. The α-male was the dominant male in terms of aggressive, libido and mating behaviors. Subordinate male showed the highest frequency of wallowing to reduce stress, and running around for expressing libido. Successful mating was mostly exhibited by α-male, Subordinate2 (S2)-male did not show actual mating. The establishment of dominance hierarchy resulted to the manifestation of differences reproductive behaviors.
