Allosuckling in domestic hair sheep: a rare behavior associated with multiple births and male lambs
Allonursing or allosuckling is a rare but an intriguing evolutionary behavior reported in several species including mammals. Despite the energy cost of lactation, females occasionally allow alien offspring to suckle, suggesting potential adaptative, physiological, or social functions. However, infor...
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Frontiers Media S.A.
2026-02-01
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| Serie: | Frontiers in Ethology |
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| Accesso online: | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fetho.2025.1723614/full |
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