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 257
... important roles in the lifeways of many other mammals . The nature of the traditions varies greatly , from dialects in the communication systems to knowledge of the home range . Knowledge of the home range is extremely important for ...
... important roles in the lifeways of many other mammals . The nature of the traditions varies greatly , from dialects in the communication systems to knowledge of the home range . Knowledge of the home range is extremely important for ...
Page 259
... important in- fluence on behavior is culture , or the traditions passed on by learning . Culture is extremely important not only because it gives the individual the benefit of others ' experience , but also because it enhances the ...
... important in- fluence on behavior is culture , or the traditions passed on by learning . Culture is extremely important not only because it gives the individual the benefit of others ' experience , but also because it enhances the ...
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... important that the data be completely unambiguous to anyone who either studies the subject animals or uses the data for comparative purposes . By making observations discrete and explicit , the observer minimizes the impact of his ...
... important that the data be completely unambiguous to anyone who either studies the subject animals or uses the data for comparative purposes . By making observations discrete and explicit , the observer minimizes the impact of his ...
Contents
TWO | 27 |
Communication | 41 |
Sensory limitations on the perception of communication | 58 |
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