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 182
... study area at Dharwar had over 131 langurs per 100 hectares . Both heterosexual troops and all - male troops were observed in all study areas . At Orcha and the surrounding area , troops typically have two or more fully adult males . A ...
... study area at Dharwar had over 131 langurs per 100 hectares . Both heterosexual troops and all - male troops were observed in all study areas . At Orcha and the surrounding area , troops typically have two or more fully adult males . A ...
Page 216
... area about 200 square kilo- meters about 20 kilometers east of the Kasakati Basin . At Filbanga , the climate is ... study area : Band A with an esti mated 43 animals ; Band B 21 , and Band C 15-20 . The three bands dis- appeared from ...
... area about 200 square kilo- meters about 20 kilometers east of the Kasakati Basin . At Filbanga , the climate is ... study area : Band A with an esti mated 43 animals ; Band B 21 , and Band C 15-20 . The three bands dis- appeared from ...
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... study area and multiplying that number on the assumption that other sectors of the study area had comparable population densities . We estimate that there were approximately 225 spider monkeys and 25 howlers in and around the Central Plaza ...
... study area and multiplying that number on the assumption that other sectors of the study area had comparable population densities . We estimate that there were approximately 225 spider monkeys and 25 howlers in and around the Central Plaza ...
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TWO | 27 |
Communication | 41 |
Sensory limitations on the perception of communication | 58 |
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