Reposted by Carlsbergfondet
New paper on sheep vocal expression of emotions & sociability with A. Villain. Using a genetic line selected for reaction to social separation, we found that vocal expression of sociability prevails over emotions. Thanks to A. Boissy for the collaboration and @carlsbergfondet.dk for funding!
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Vocal encoding of heritable sociability prevails over emotions in sheep bleats
Abstract. Vocalizations of animals are good indicators of their emotions. Temperament is known to influence the regulation and expression of emotions. Howe
