Rival recognition in the territorial tawny dragon ( Ctenophorus decresii )

Osborne, Louise

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Rival recognition in the territorial tawny dragon ( Ctenophorus decresii )

Date

2005

Authors

Osborne, Louise

Publisher

Springer

Abstract

The ability to discriminate between familiar and unfamiliar conspecifics is important in territorial animals as it allows animals to distinguish neighbours from non-neighbours. This prevents wasting time and energy in unnecessary aggressive interactions.