What makes a long tail short? Testing Allen's rule in the toque macaques of Sri Lanka
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DOI: 10.1002/ajp.23113
Abstract: Allen's rule (1877) predicts ecogeographical anatomical variation in appendage proportions as a function of body temperature regulation. This phenomenon has been tested in a variety of animal species. In macaques, relative tail length (RTL) is… read more here.
Keywords: toque macaques; allen rule; elevation; tail ... See more keywords
Is Extended Lactation Nutritionally Important for the Weaning of Wild Toque Macaques, Macaca sinica? Evidence From Milk Composition
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DOI: 10.1002/ajp.70078
Abstract: Successful lactation is important to offspring survival in wild primates, both during infancy and the transition of weaning. We examined changes in the composition of milk of wild toque macaques to assess its nutritional role… read more here.
Keywords: toque macaques; composition; water; lactation ... See more keywords