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  • Ethology
  • Behavioral Ecology
  • Mammalian Social Systems

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  • Social monogamy is rare in mammals (3-5%) but prevalent in wild canids.
  • Understanding selective social attachment in canids remains limited.
  • Coyotes (Canis latrans) are ubiquitous canids offering a model for studying monogamy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To quantify monogamous behavior and social attachment in mated coyote pairs.
  • To adapt the three-chambered partner preference test for canid research.
  • To investigate species-specific social bonding mechanisms in coyotes.

Main Methods:

  • Adapted the three-chambered partner preference test for captive coyotes.
  • Quantified behaviors like proximity, visual seeking, scent marking, and affiliative actions.
  • Compared partner-directed behaviors with responses to unfamiliar conspecifics.

Main Results:

  • Coyotes displayed significantly more affiliative behavior toward their established partner than a stranger.
  • High individual variability was observed in monogamous behaviors within and between pairs.
  • The adapted test revealed partner preference but highlighted challenges due to variability.

Conclusions:

  • Coyotes exhibit partner preference, indicating monogamous tendencies.
  • Significant individual variability necessitates larger sample sizes and cautious interpretation.
  • Modifications to testing paradigms and ethograms are crucial for species-specific research on canid social behavior.