A Review: Possibilities of Allosuckling Occurrence in Camels (Camelusbactrianus)

Miková K., Sovják R.

Abstract
Allosuckling (non-offspring nursing) occurs in many mammal species. This paper discusses five main hypotheses of allonursing (why do mothers nurse an alien offspring) and also reasons of allosucking (why do allosucklers suck from alien mother). Allosuckling was observed in many ungulates, both in pigs and in ruminants, e.g. in fallow deer, red deer, water buffalo and others. Allosuckling occurrence is increased by captivity but it was also observed in wild animals. Some cases of allosuckling were also seen in camels but it was not studied yet, so allosuckling research in camels is a challenge for future.

Key words:
allosuckling; ungulates; camels

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