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| Eaton, R.L. | |
| Group interactions, spacing and territoriality in cheetahs | |
| 1970 Zeitschrift fr Tierpsychologie (27 ): 481-491 | |
The spacing technique works on a time basis. Marking appears to act as a means of defending any area against intruders; the effect, however, is short. The relation between group size and mortality, and predation on cheetah as the factor most likely limiting cheetah numbers are discussed. A definition of territoriality is offered, and it is advocated that the "time-plan" of spacing is a special case of territoriality. |
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