Abstract
The note presents an event of multiple copulation of a female American mink with two males that occurred while a second breeding in August 2008, following the characteristic reproductive activity during spring the same year is. The potential explanations for this late reproductive behaviour are discussed.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 061205 |
Journal | North-Western Journal of Zoology |
Volume | 6 |
Issue number | 1 |
Publication status | Published - 8 May 2010 |
Bibliographical note
To I. Mateos, V. Arévalo, D. Díaz and P. García, who helped me in the field work with this species. Also to César Ayres, the editor and the anonymous reviewersfor their usseful comments.