ISSN:
0032-8332
Keywords:
Alouatta palliata
;
Infant-killing
;
Male takeover
;
Juvenile migration
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Abstract As part of a long-term study on howling monkey behavior and social dynamics, a known natal male was observed taking over his group from his putative sire. Due to the accidental death of one of the adult males, this natal male had matured in a one-male group and had never observed juvenile male emigration nor adult male immigration and associated behaviors. Nevertheless, the behaviors associated with the takeover were indistinguishable from those of an immigrant male, including disappearance of immatures, one of whom was found with extensive injuries. While it cannot be said that the natal male inherited these behaviors from his presumed father, it can be said that he exhibited species-typical behaviors associated with male takeover in the absence of observational learning.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02381952
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