Territorial Behavior Research Articles

Patterns of host territoriality and implications for P2P accommodation guest experience

Peer-to-peer (P2P) accommodation hosts exhibit diverse territorial behaviors in their interactions with guests. Combinations of these behaviors can distinctly affect guest experience. Using latent profile analysis, this paper identified subpopulations of P2P accommodation guests who share common perceptions of host territoriality. Results from three studies consistently revealed a trio of host territoriality patterns: low-territorial, access-limiting, and intrusive, which were differentially associated with guest experiences, including host evaluation, satisfaction, and revisit intention. Guests who experienced the access-limiting or intrusive pattern reported significantly less favorable attitudes toward their hosts and overall experiences, compared with those who experienced the low-territorial pattern. Psychological ownership and perceived control were found to mediate the influence of host territoriality patterns on guest experience. The findings of this research provide robust insight into the heterogeneity of host territoriality and shed light on service provision in P2P accommodation.

Above‐ground nest locations support key life stages and group behaviours in Eurasian badger territories

Although the Eurasian badger Meles meles is well known for occupying underground setts, badgers also use nests above ground. There is limited research as to how these above‐ground nests function within a badger territory and which behaviours and life stages they provide for social groups. This project investigated the use of above‐ground nests within known badger territories, taking into consideration when and how they are used by the group, as well as identifying where nests are located and where they are likely to be found in relation to other territory features. We found that nests were located closer to habitat boundaries than main sett or satellite locations, and latrines. The probability of a badger using a nest was greater at night, with nests supporting important behaviours such as mating and social interactions during the hours of darkness. Mating and grooming were found to decrease the further nests were from main sett locations, whereas territorial behaviours in nests were found to decrease the further nests were from habitat edges. This study provides new understanding of above‐ground badger behaviour and use of nests and their function within badger territories, which may have implications for current badger legislation and best‐practice survey guidelines.

The genus Siderus (Lepidoptera: Lycaenidae) in French Guiana: four newly discovered species and conspicuous male genitalia polymorphism

The species of Siderus Kaye present in French Guiana are listed and detailed with notes on male territorial behavior and the plants at which adults feed. In total, seven species were recorded: Siderus leucophaeus (Hübner); Siderus parvinotus Kaye (first record from French Guiana); Siderus athymbra (Hewitson); Siderus diringeri Faynel, Robbins & Fåhraeus sp. nov.; Siderus bisignatus Faynel, Ramírez & Robbins sp. nov.; Siderus castelain Faynel, Fåhraeus & Robbins sp. nov. and Siderus toussaint Faynel, Robbins & Fåhraeus sp. nov. A preliminary delimitation of the genus Siderus is proposed. Description, distribution, detailed illustrations of adults and male genitalia (and some female) are provided for each new species.

Combining citizen science data and literature to build a traits dataset of Taiwan’s birds

Trait-based methodologies are gaining traction in the field of ecology, providing deeper insights into ecosystem structure and functions. To this end, trait databases tailored to specific taxonomic groups have become foundational. In Taiwan, the collaborative efforts of avian researchers and dedicated citizen scientists have led to the compilation of a vast array of data. This includes web-sourced images from social media, spatial distribution records from eBird, and morphological metrics from banded birds and specimens. Enriched by peer-reviewed literature, we have meticulously assembled a comprehensive trait dataset encompassing 454 bird species across 73 families. This dataset covers a wide range of traits, including foraging ecology, morphological characteristics, territorial behaviors, breeding attributes, and the roles of bird species in ecosystem regulation. As an invaluable resource, this dataset lays the foundation for in-depth exploration of functional diversity, trait-based community ecology, ecosystem function, and critical insights needed to shape conservation strategies.

Topic territoriality and the cost of civility: examining the impact of IP address disclosure on Weibo

Abstract This article introduces the concept of “topic territoriality,” a mechanism that governs participation in conversational spaces. When a discussion becomes prone to territorialization, individuals are more likely to claim topics (participating in discussions about topics they own as “stakeholders”) and defer (reducing participation in topics owned by others). They are also more likely to patrol topic boundaries (monitoring who is participating and confronting topic “intruders”). We document the operation of topic territoriality by analyzing 112,278 conversational turns on Weibo before and after a policy that reveals users’ broad geographic locations. We find that revealing these locations increased territorial behaviors, leading to more homogenous participation in conversations. Although the display of locations has improved the overall civility in language, the confrontations between stakeholders and intruders became more toxic. Our research emphasizes the impact of topic territoriality in online conversations and sheds light on the unintended consequences of social media policies.

Isotope values reveal “canopy effect” in deer territoriality and maize consumption for dogs from archaeological sites in Kentucky dating to the Middle Woodland through Late Fort Ancient time periods

This research analyzes stable carbon, nitrogen, and oxygen isotope values in tooth collagen and enamel to investigate foraging and territorial behavior in white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus Zimmermann) and maize (Zea mays Linneaus) consumption in dogs (Canis familiaris Linneaus). The study analyzed 22 deer teeth from 13 archaeological sites in Kentucky covering a span of approximately 1,500 years of human occupation. The article presents evidence of foraging and territorial behavior in white-tailed deer, identified through the “canopy effect” observed in deer stable carbon isotope values in remains spanning from the Middle Woodland (200 BCE – CE 500) to Late Fort Ancient (CE 1400 – 1680) time periods in Kentucky. Additionally, teeth samples from nine dog and one wolf (Canis lupus Linneaus) were analyzed and indicate significant consumption of maize in seven of the dog samples. These specimens came from seven archaeological sites in Kentucky dating from the Early through Late Fort Ancient (CE 1400 – 1680) time periods. The study also contributes to the growing database of isotope studies in the Eastern Woodlands by presenting carbon and nitrogen isotope values on deer bone collagen from nine deer bone samples from three of the same archaeological sites dating to the Middle Woodland to Early Late Woodland.

This is mine and not yours! Effects of leader territorial behavior on employee workplace outcomes

This is mine and not yours! Effects of leader territorial behavior on employee workplace outcomes

How Socio-Economic and Cultural Factors Shape Privacy in Ibadan's Public Housing Estates

This study investigates the socio-economic and cultural characteristics of residents in selected public housing estates in Ibadan, focusing on the privacy regulatory mechanisms they adopt. By employing a mixed-methods approach, the research involved administering questionnaires to 565 household heads and conducting in-depth interviews with eight key informants from neighbourhood associations. The findings indicate a significant majority (92.00%) of respondents have adopted privacy regulating mechanisms, with personal space and territorial behaviour being the most common. ANOVA results reveal a significant relationship between these mechanisms and the residents' socio-economic and cultural characteristics. Qualitative insights from key informants' interviews provided a nuanced understanding of residents' privacy needs, highlighting emotional and behavioural cues, as well as verbal and non-verbal data. The study concludes that privacy regulation in public housing varies across different estates and is influenced by nine socio-economic and cultural factors, offering guidance for sustainable housing design that considers contemporary urbanization's socio-economic impacts. These findings can inform architects and policymakers in creating housing designs that respect privacy and enhance the quality of life for residents.

Novel and classical methods similarly describe variation in territory size among males in Neotropical poison frogs with contrasting reproductive and behavioral strategies

Territoriality is a form of social dominance concerning the use of space that ensures the territory owner primary access to critical resources. The territory is defended with visual displays, advertisement calls, physical attacks, or chemical signals. The territory is frequently estimated by mapping locations where an animal is observed engaging in territorial behavior or by tracking. However, these approaches may over- or underestimate the areas defended. Thus, the use of approaches explicitly determining defended areas is critical to properly characterize the territory. Intrusion experiments can elicit a response in territory holders, allowing one to characterize their aggressive responses; however, the aggressive response depends on the species. We describe an approach to experimentally estimate the territory size using playback experiments in a species that exhibits a stereotypical phonotactic response: the nurse frog, Allobates aff. trilineatus and develop a new behavioral index that allows assessing territory size in response to playbacks for a species with non-stereotyped phonotactic response: the endangered Lehmann’s poison frog, Oophaga lehmanni. We conducted 772 playback experiments on 18 males of A. aff. trilineatus, and 222 on nine males of O. lehmanni. We analyzed the results of playback experiments with three different area estimators regularly used to estimate space use and evaluated whether these estimates are correlated. The shape and size of territories varied among individuals and estimators in both species. Although we found that the absolute size of the territory depends on the method used, estimates were strongly correlated, meaning that different estimators similarly describe variation in territory size among males. Choosing an analysis method may not be particularly important for studying the characteristics of territoriality over space and time but using a systematic and standardized experimental approach that also incorporates the particularities of the aggressive response of each species is essential to understand the evolution of space use by poison frogs and other territorial species.

Territorial and occupancy behavior of black sea bass on oyster aquaculture gear and boulder habitat

Territorial and occupancy behavior of black sea bass on oyster aquaculture gear and boulder habitat

Use of latrines and territorial marking behaviors by Subulo gouazoubira in a remnant of the Atlantic Forest in southeastern Brazil

Use of latrines and territorial marking behaviors by Subulo gouazoubira in a remnant of the Atlantic Forest in southeastern Brazil

How does paternalistic leadership evoke abusive supervision? The mediating role of territorial behaviour

ABSTRACT This study examines the impact of paternalistic leadership on abusive supervision through territorial behaviour. Drawing on trait activation theory, we conducted two experimental studies: Study 1 involved 421 frontline employees in China, whereas Study 2 collected data in two waves from 248 employees in the hospitality industry. The results indicate a positive association between authoritative leadership and abusive supervision. However, this relationship is moderated by benevolent and moral leadership, which jointly mediate this effect through territorial behaviour. Specifically, under conditions of authoritative leadership, territorial behaviour is more pronounced in the absence of benevolent and moral leadership, diminishing when these leadership styles are robust. Similarly, consistent territorial behaviour exacerbates abusive supervision in the absence of benevolent and moral leadership but diminishes when these forms of leadership are strong. This study discusses the theoretical and practical implications for management and proposes avenues for future research.

Captive Breeding of Pufferfish (Leiodon cutcutia) from Assam, India

Background: Leiodon cutcutia has been exploited from its natural habitats which leads to a drastic decline of its natural socks ever since it has been reported its ornamental value. The development of effective breeding protocols, optimal management of environmental conditions, and the use of appropriate hormonal treatments can help stock improvement of the species. Methods: Live specimens were collected from the Meleng River across the Jorhat districts. The maturity cycle was properly studied to determine the breeding season of the species. Acclimatization of the brooder and feeding were done following standard protocol. Breeding trials were conducted by habitat manipulation and also by administering hormonal injections. Findings: Spawning was triggered by simulating habitat conditions of the breeding enclosure and extending daylight hours. The species exhibits sexual dimorphism; the females have white spots on the body and are always larger than the males. Males typically display courtship behaviour such as chasing and circling females. Territorial and aggressive behaviours complicate breeding efforts, requiring careful management of tank mates and breeding pairs. Adhesive eggs were attached to the substratum and males were found to guard the eggs until hatching. The breeding experiment had moderate success. Conclusion: Captive breeding of Leiodon cutcutia presents unique challenges but offers significant benefits for conservation and the aquarium trade.

Geospatialization of feline sporotrichosis, from the evidence-based health perspective, in metropolitan mesoregion of Recife in Pernambuco/Brazil

Sporotrichosis, a disease whose transmissibility makes it a problem for public health, the causative agent appears under different species of the genus Sporothrix, considered the most prevalent implantation mycosis in the world, mainly because it is a zoonosis that affects humans and animals. The objective was to verify the behavior of cases of feline sporotrichosis registered in a Veterinary Clinic of Abreu Lima in Pernambuco/Brazil, with statistical analysis. Seeking clinical evidence on the use of combination drugs or substitutes for itraconazole, in scientific publications on the ScienceDirect platform, from 2017 to 2022. The PICO strategy was adopted as a method from the perspective of Evidence-Based Health. Results showed occurrences of feline sporotrichosis with an increasing trend of confirmed diagnosed cases and that there are different forms of treatment, including combination of drugs. It is concluded that the diagnosis prevails in the feline species with an incidence in males, given their territorial behavior, as well as the combination of drugs or the isolated use of itraconazole for the healing time, depends on the therapeutic care and the animal's organism, and with this diagnosis and individualized treatments.

HABITAT DAN PERILAKU SOSIAL BURUNG KAKATUA TANIMBAR (Cacatua goffiniana) DI DESA LORULUN KECAMATAN WERTAMRIAN KABUPATEN KEPULAUAN TANIMBAR

This research aims to determine the habitat conditions and behavior of the Cacatua goffiniana in Lorulun Village, Tanimbar Islands Regency. The method used for vegetation community data is a combination of the path method and plotted lines at 4 growth levels including seedlings, saplings, poles and trees, there are 15 paths with 75 plots in 3 observation blocks. Determining the location for observing the behavior of the Tanimbar Cockatoo (Cacatua goffiniana) was carried out using the concentrated point method and also the All Occurrences method. The research results show that the main habitat of the Tanimbar Cockatoo (Cacatua goffiniana) is primary and secondary tropical forests which have the availability of tall trees for nests and food sources. This bird is also found in plantations and forest edge areas, showing adaptability to habitat changes. The social behavior of Tanimbar cockatoos is very complex, showing a high level of intelligence, often seen in activities in small groups of 5-10 individuals. Social interactions between these individuals include various behaviors such as coordinating vocalization behavior, vocalization behavior feeling threatened, aggressive agonistic behavior, submissive agonistic behavior, affiliative behavior of feather probing, affiliative behavior of mutual probing, affiliative behavior of playing, affiliative behavior of perching. This research also notes the existence of a strong territorial behavior pattern, groups of Tanimbar parrots will defend their territory from other groups when food sources are abundant, these territorial boundaries become more flexible.

Consistent dear enemy effect despite variation in territorial centrality and population density in Rufous Horneros

ABSTRACT Social discrimination is used as a territorial cost-mitigation behaviour across several taxonomic groups. However, whether this phenomenon is similar across populations or varies due to local ecological traits remains an open field. Here, we tested whether social discrimination ability exhibited by pairs of Rufous Horneros (Furnarius rufus) varies between two spatially distinct Brazilian populations (Brasília and Juiz de Fora), with contrasting population densities. We predicted that Rufous Horneros would show the highest aggression towards strangers’ duets in the low-density population (the ‘dear enemy effect’), and towards neighbours’ duets in the high-density population (the ‘nasty neighbour effect’). We also examined the impact of territorial centrality (distance to the centre of the conspecific neighbourhood) on territorial responses, assuming that territorial harassment varies with centrality. We observed a consistent dear enemy effect expression (i.e. lower response to simulated intrusions by neighbours compared to strangers) across both populations, despite their differing densities. Additionally, we found no effect of territorial centrality on playback responses. Our findings show that the dear enemy effect is widely distributed in Rufous Horneros, at least in the breeding season, being observed even in a high-density population. Our findings also highlight the lack of advantages for central territories. Future studies should investigate whether territorial mitigation strategies exhibit consistency across different contexts and taxa.

The crossroads of tradition and modern technology: integrative approaches to studying carnivores in low density ecosystems

The study of large carnivores in semi-arid ecosystems presents inherent challenges due to their low densities, extensive home ranges, and elusive nature. We explore the potential for the synthesis of traditional knowledge (i.e. art of tracking) and modern technology to address challenges in conservation and wildlife research in these challenging environments. Our research focuses on the African lion (Panthera leo) in the Central Kalahari region of Botswana as a model system to demonstrate the potential of this integrative approach. Combining GPS tracking and traditional San trackers’ expertise, we present two case studies: (1) the individual identification of lions via a combination of tracking and footprint analysis and (2) the monitoring of territorial behavior through a combination of GPS technology (i.e. GPS collars and handheld GPS devices) and non-invasive tracking. These approaches enhance our understanding of carnivore ecology as well as support conservation efforts by offering a non-invasive, cost-effective, and highly accurate means of monitoring populations. Our findings underscore the value of merging traditional tracking skills with contemporary analytical and technological developments to offer new insights into the ecology of carnivores in challenging environments. This approach not only improves data collection accuracy and efficiency but also fosters a deeper understanding of wildlife, ensuring the conservation and sustainable management of these species. Our work advocates for the inclusion of indigenous knowledge in conservation science, highlighting its relevance and applicability across various disciplines, thereby broadening the methodologies used to study wildlife, monitor populations, and inform conservation strategies.

Social Crowding, Territoriality and Consumer Behavior: Brand Value's Moderating Role

Social Crowding, Territoriality and Consumer Behavior: Brand Value's Moderating Role

Lifestyle of Children with Disabilities in a Modern Arctic City

The problem of the research presented in the article was determined by the contradiction between the conditions for the development of inclusive processes and various kinds of restrictions that shape the lifestyle of children with disabilities in an Arctic city. The study is aimed at identifying factors influencing the formation of the lifestyle of children with disabilities in the Arctic city. The research method was a semistructured interview. The sample consisted of mothers raising children with disabilities aged 4-13 years, living in Murmansk and Arkhangelsk (n = 71). The main results of the study are expressed in the fact that the characteristics of the lifestyle of a child with mental disabilities in an Arctic city are determined, regardless of the territory of residence, namely, limited specific children’s types of activities, distancing from peers, insufficient opportunities to satisfy their interests and preferences, receive quality education, socio-cultural and physical development. The low accessibility of urban space for children is shown, which leads to restrictions in the formation of “territorial behavior” and reflects the insufficient effectiveness of inclusive processes. Two factors have been identified as the leading reasons for this situation: the nature of social interactions and the degree of spatial accessibility of urban space.

Pariah Dog at the Chittagong University Campus: Home Range, Activity Pattern and Breeding

Home range, activity pattern and breeding aspects of the pariah dog (Canis lupus familiaris Linnaeus, 1786) were studied at the Chittagong University Campus in Chittagong of Bangladesh during September 2012 to January 2013. The average home range encircled during daytime by a pack was 10,120 m2. The activity pattern of two dog packs was monitored through scan sampling methods at 15 minutes intervals. The dogs spent their diurnal time in resting (24.5%), sitting and basking (17.1%), standing (2.4%), moving and walking (16.2%), running (17.5%), sleeping (5.3%), feeding, foraging and drinking (6.3%), social behavior (2.9%) and territorial behavior (7.8%). Parturition occurred from September to January and the peak period was in November. The average litter size was 4.7 (range 1-12, n=10). and the overall survival rate of puppies was 2.6 per litter (i.e., 55.32%) up to January. The Chittagong Univ. J. B. Sci. 8(1&2): 21-32, 2013