Patterns of Primate BehaviorThis newly revised second edition introduces the perspective that a primatologist brings to an understanding of behavior. The text provides a framework, comparative attitude, & anecdotal examples. |
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Page 145
... central hierarchy remains the key nucleus of the troop . It contains the males who are the most protective and most tolerant of infants , who intervene in fights within the troop , and who break up excessively rough play groups . Indeed ...
... central hierarchy remains the key nucleus of the troop . It contains the males who are the most protective and most tolerant of infants , who intervene in fights within the troop , and who break up excessively rough play groups . Indeed ...
Page 160
... central part of Takasakiyama A troop in an attempt to reestab- lish him as a troop member . He was immediately attacked and narrowly escaped serious injury . The keepers had again to intervene and place him in a cage pending some ...
... central part of Takasakiyama A troop in an attempt to reestab- lish him as a troop member . He was immediately attacked and narrowly escaped serious injury . The keepers had again to intervene and place him in a cage pending some ...
Page 163
... central part of the troop in limited circumstances . They attempt to maintain group order in a fashion similar to ... central feeding area . Central ordinary males These males are subordinate to females , do not act as leaders , but are ...
... central part of the troop in limited circumstances . They attempt to maintain group order in a fashion similar to ... central feeding area . Central ordinary males These males are subordinate to females , do not act as leaders , but are ...
Contents
TWO | 27 |
Communication | 41 |
Sensory limitations on the perception of communication | 58 |
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