Wariness

An estrous female acting vigilant and wary (Chin-Up, Ears-Stiff, Tail-Raising) in the presence of males, gazing at them (Eyes-Wide, Look-At), then orienting away, looking back (Look-Back) over her shoulder to follow their movement, intolerant (Back-Away, Retreat-From or Run-Away, Estrous-Roar) of any male approaches.

References: Moss 1983; Poole & Granli 2003; Poole & Granli 2011. (Full reference list)

This behavioral constellation includes the following behaviors: Back-Away, Chin-Up, Ears-Stiff, Estrous-Roar, Eyes-Wide, J-Trunk, Look-At, Look-Back, Purposeful-Walk, Run-Away, Tail-Raising, Walk-Away and occurs in the following context(s): Advertisement & Attraction, Courtship