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PLoS One July 2020 PMID 32302348

Communication is key: Mother-offspring signaling can affect behavioral responses and offspring survival in feral horses (Equus caballus).

Cassandra M V Nuñez, Daniel I Rubenstein

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The group's discussions highlight admiration for the research's relevance to societal themes, demonstrated by comments like recognizing the trainer’s insight as 'understanding about civilization,' which connects animal behavior to human societal reflections. The tone conveys appreciation rather than critical analysis, indicating an overall moderate interest without extensive engagement or perceived high impact.

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The discussions show moderate curiosity about the article's implications, especially relating to societal reflections and animal behavior.

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Comments are somewhat superficial, with one expressing admiration for a trainer’s understanding and another praising the publication, but lack deep analysis or critique.

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The posts suggest the article is interesting but do not reflect a broad or transformative influence on ongoing conversations or practices.

Abstract in brief

  • The study investigated how feral horse mothers (mares) and their foals communicate during the first year, focusing on the timing, methods, and purposes of their acoustic signals.
  • It found that mares and foals differ in when and how they initiate communication, and that the outcomes of these interactions are linked to foal survival, highlighting the importance of communication for offspring survival.
  • The research suggests that behaviors during the juvenile stage, especially communication patterns, provide both immediate and delayed benefits to foal survival and development, emphasizing the significance of mother-offspring signaling in mammalian early life stages.]
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UofMemphisBiology
@UofMemphisBio · X

Congratulations to Dr. Cassandra Nunez and colleague for their article, "Communication is key: Mother-offspring signaling can affect behavioral responses and offspring survival in feral horses (Equus caballus)" in @PLOSONE https://t.co/Bc4gwfKSY9

Apr 20, 2020 · 1 like · 271 followers View post →
Catherine Lysistrata
@KatrinKemmler1 · X

This is an amazing mirror of society in general and the attitude towards females. I love this trainer, he understands so much about life, about civilisation. https://t.co/SVNvgQc3Vp

Jan 13, 2023 · 6,899 followers View post →

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Catherine Lysistrata
@KatrinKemmler1 · X

This is an amazing mirror of society in general and the attitude towards females. I love this trainer, he understands so much about life, about civilisation. https://t.co/SVNvgQc3Vp

Jan 13, 2023 · 6,899 followers View post →
UofMemphisBiology
@UofMemphisBio · X

Congratulations to Dr. Cassandra Nunez and colleague for their article, "Communication is key: Mother-offspring signaling can affect behavioral responses and offspring survival in feral horses (Equus caballus)" in @PLOSONE https://t.co/Bc4gwfKSY9

Apr 20, 2020 · 1 like · 271 followers View post →