Wolves and dogs unleashed
Exploring Differences and Similarities in Adult Play
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 5157006 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Veronica Maglieri (0000-0001-6631-043X, University of Pisa, corresponding author), Elisabetta Palagi (0000-0002-2038-4596, University of Pisa) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 13 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 277-293 |
| Publication date | 2024-07-02 |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Journal of Play (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2159-4937 • E-ISSN: 2159-4953 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/21594937.2024.2388957 |
| OpenAlex | W4402199739 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 72 |
The behavioral outcomes of wolf domestication include high tameness and playful motivation Wolves and dogs exhibit extended play into adulthood, making adult play a key model to explore domestication effects We collected data on mother-reared wolves and Czechoslovakian Wolfdogs (CWDs), analyzing play fighting behaviors. CWDs are a good comparison model due to their genetic closeness to wolves. Wolves played in a more competitive and less reciprocal way compared to dogs, although they avoided biting playmates' throat, the most vulnerable body part. Compared to CWDs, wolves also shortened play sessions to limit escalation risks. Despite studying one wolf colony and a few CWD groups, domestication's effect on making play 'tamer' is evident even in less selected dog breeds. Both species shared about 78% of play patterns. Interestingly, the level of play variability was comparable between wolves and dogs thus suggesting that both species require a certain level of unpredictability to make their sessions rewarding. In conclusion, variation and constancy in adult play fighting within the genus Canis offer insights into its functional role in mature animals. Our data highlight Canis species' potential for future adult play studies, presenting them as excellent research models
Biology · Developmental psychology · Evolutionary biology · Folklore, Mythology, and Literature Studies · Human-Animal Interaction Studies · Psychology · Psychology of Social Influence · Genetics
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