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

Wariness

Context: Advertisement & Attraction (5)

This is the second day we have seen Amparo in estrus. The first day she mated with Esau and was Guarded by him. Now she has been found by Pascal in musth. He follows her and she acts Wary. Meanwhile Miranda is also in estrous and follows Pascal. He is not interested in her. (Amboseli, Kenya)

Wariness

Context: Advertisement & Attraction (6)

This is the second day we have seen Amparo in estrus. The first day she mated with Esau and was Guarded by him. Now she has been found by Pascal in musth, but he acts disinterested and other males follow her instead. We can see that she monitors Pascal's approach and notes that he passes by her (being followed by Miranda who also thinks she is in estrus). As Pascal ignores Amparo we can see that she understands she must contend with various approaching males. She acts Wary Looking-Back, Ears-Stiff and using a J-Trunk to monitor the males around her. (Amboseli, Kenya)