INFANTICIDE IN MONKEYS

Rare Field Observations

Autor*innen

• Govindasamy Agoramoorthy

Parameter

• 152 Seiten
• 6 Lesestunden

• Natur, Tiere
• Tiere

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The book explores the controversial topic of infanticide among various monkey species, presenting firsthand observations from an experienced primatologist. The author documents instances of this behavior in Hanuman langurs, red howler monkeys, and proboscis monkeys, providing insights into its adaptive significance. By synthesizing field data with theoretical interpretations, the author delves into the evolutionary causes and functions of infanticide. This work serves as a valuable resource for students and scholars in animal behavior, primatology, and zoology.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2011
• Einband: Paperback