Download or read book A Behavioral Taxonomy for Owl Monkeys Aotus Sp written by Stephen T. Kelley and published by . This book was released on 1978 with total page 17 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This paper describes a behavioral taxonomy of a captive breeding colony of owl monkeys (Aotus sp.) maintained in an artificial environment. The behavior was classified as noninteractive or interactive. Noninteractive behavior included feeding, drinking, locomotion, autogrooming, resting, elimination, and other motor acts. Interactive behavior included environmental and social behavior and infant care. (Author).
Download or read book Aotus The Owl Monkey written by Janet F. Baer and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2012-12-02 with total page 401 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is the first comprehensive treatment of Aotus, the nocturnal New World owl monkeys often used in behavioral and biomedical studies. Found in tropical forests from Nicaragua to Argentina, owl monkeys have been used in laboratories as model organisms for studies of diseases like malaria, and various forms of cancer, as well as studies of reproductive physiology and neuroanatomical structure and function. These and other recent studies of this fascinating primate are included in this new volume. As the only book devoted exclusively to owl monkeys, this volume is an invaluable addition to the library of anyone interested in primate biology, evolution, ecology, and behavior. Only book devoted entirely to owl monkeys Surveys issues that pertain to wild and captive populations Represents the breadth of studies that model organisms can engender
Download or read book Owl Monkeys written by Eduardo Fernandez-Duque and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2023-09-13 with total page 765 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book integrates three decades of owl monkey research conducted since 1994 when the first and only book focused on the genus Aotus was published. Owl monkeys were one of the least understood primates then; knowledge from wild populations was only beginning to emerge and there had been some substantial research in colonies of captive individuals. The situation is very different today. Research on captive owl monkeys has continued to develop, with valuable contributions to the health and medical sciences. And there is now enough information on the behavior, ecology, conservation, and biogeography of the genus that merits a synthesis. The book synthesizes new field data on the biogeography, behavioral ecology, circadian biology, population biology and demography spanning their entire continental range from Panamá to Argentina. It includes theoretical perspectives drawn from evolutionary biology, biological anthropology, anatomy, morphology and physiology, genetics, endocrinology and conservation biology to examine a specic set of adaptations that have allowed owl monkeys to exploit the nocturnal niche while functioning in a pair-living sexually monogamous system with remarkable patterns of paternal care. The author, with 30 years of research experience with both captive and wild primates, has directed the longest project on any owl monkey species and has conducted extensive original research on their biology, adaptive radiation and behavioral ecology. His expertise and published record on both wild populations and laboratory colonies makes this book one of a kind; it presents information from both captive and wild primates and explores questions through the integration of both approaches. The volume offers some additional features that make it novel in its approach: (1) brings together a combination of senior researchers who during four decades have established captive owl monkeys as a system of study with a new generation of younger scientists who have, for the last 10-20 years, been spearheading their study in the wild, (2) presents the work of a remarkably diverse range of authors representing all countries where owl monkeys are present, as well as researchers from the U.S and Europe, and (3) offers “synthesis” chapters; in doing so, it will surely become a reference book for those specifically drawn to owl monkeys, as well as for those interested in the research topics that are covered.
Download or read book Understanding Behavior and Nest Box Usage in Three Species of Owl Monkeys written by Leilani Case and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The use of tree holes and nest building behavior is uncommon among most primate species. In research facilities that house species requiring nesting sites, such as those that use tree holes in the wild, providing nest boxes is crucial to their psychological well-being. The goal of this study was to determine nest box preferences among three species of captive owl monkeys: Azara's owl monkey (Aotus azarai), Nancy Ma's owl monkey (A. nancymaae) and Spix's owl monkey (A. vociferans). The subjects were housed at The University of Texas M.D. Anderson: Keeling Center for Comparative Medicine and Research Core and Animal Resources, Bastrop, TX. Five family groups from each species, ranging from 2-5 individuals, were observed for location and behavior from 21 June 2012 to 23 August 2012. The facility provided four different types of nest boxes: [1] a mesh box, [2] a covered box of the same size, [3] a horizontal bucket, and [4] an opaque white box. As a nocturnal species, the owl monkeys are maintained on a partial reverse light cycle and the rooms are equipped with louvers, allowing the owl monkeys to experience a "dusk" period in the lighting. While A. azarai spend more of their sleeping time in dense foliage in the wild compared to A. nancymaae and A. vociferans, in the current study, although they were provided with nest boxes meant to mimic this type of nesting site, A. azarai did not spend more time (13.6+19.1%) in the nest boxes compared to the other two species (A. vociferans 18.4+18.8% and A. nancymaae 8.1+18.0%). All three species employed a variety of sleeping sites including the nest boxes as well as other cage substrates such as the floor and perches. One factor contributing to sleep site selection was the size of the group and the size of the nest box. A. azarai are generally considered more cathemeral than the other species. In the current study, the activity level of A. azarai was much higher (77.3 + 15% resting) compared to A. nancymaae (93.3 + 11) or A. vociferans (97.9+3) during the dusk period. Dusk is usually a peak time for all owl monkey species to forage and to travel; however, in captivity the pattern may be different.
Download or read book Laboratory Animals written by and published by . This book was released on 1967 with total page 548 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Leaving Home written by Margaret K. Corley and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Natal dispersal, the movement of individuals from their birthplace to new areas in which they may breed, is an important aspect of life history that influences a variety of processes. Understanding dispersal not only increases our theoretical knowledge of the evolution of mating systems and social dynamics, but also provides insights essential for effective population management and for predicting the consequences that environmental changes may have on species' distributions. This dissertation takes a holistic approach to explore natal dispersal at the level of the population, group, and individual in Azara's owl monkey (Aotus azarae), a social monogamous primate native to South America. All data presented in this dissertation were collected at a long-term field site of the Owl Monkey Project in the Gran Chaco region of Formosa, Argentina. Chapter two examines dispersal at the level of the community, by exploring how demographic changes and environmental variables are associated with dispersal. The timing of dispersal was highly flexible, suggesting that delaying dispersal may be an adaptive strategy that owl monkeys utilize to minimize dispersal costs and maintain access to benefits provided by the natal group. Chapter three narrows the focus to the level of the group, and finds that behaviors, particularly agonism among group members, may function to regulate dispersal as well as mediate competition amongst adults and predispersed offspring. The next two chapters narrow the focus even further, to the individual level. Chapter four, which examines hormonal correlates of development and dispersal, finds that females experience the onset of sexual maturity prior to dispersing. Chapter five follows dispersing individuals thorough the entire process of dispersal to investigate the ultimate fates of dispersers. Dispersal strategies were highly variable, but individuals often prospected prior to permanently dispersing and almost always spent time as solitary "floaters." Together, these investigations provide insight into both proximate and ultimate causes for dispersal and allow for the development of a multifaceted understanding of dispersal patterns in a socially monogamous primate. The holistic approach to understanding dispersal taken in this dissertation is one that could be useful for increasing our understanding of dispersal in many other taxa.
Download or read book Ethograms for Nonhuman Primates written by Jean Balch Williams and published by . This book was released on 1984 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Evolution of Primate Societies written by John C. Mitani and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2012-10-24 with total page 745 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1987, the University of Chicago Press published Primate Societies, the standard reference in the field of primate behavior for an entire generation of students and scientists. But in the twenty-five years since its publication, new theories and research techniques for studying the Primate order have been developed, debated, and tested, forcing scientists to revise their understanding of our closest living relatives. Intended as a sequel to Primate Societies, The Evolution of Primate Societies compiles thirty-one chapters that review the current state of knowledge regarding the behavior of nonhuman primates. Chapters are written by the leading authorities in the field and organized around four major adaptive problems primates face as they strive to grow, maintain themselves, and reproduce in the wild. The inclusion of chapters on the behavior of humans at the end of each major section represents one particularly novel aspect of the book, and it will remind readers what we can learn about ourselves through research on nonhuman primates. The final section highlights some of the innovative and cutting-edge research designed to reveal the similarities and differences between nonhuman and human primate cognition. The Evolution of Primate Societies will be every bit the landmark publication its predecessor has been.
Download or read book Behavioural Data on the Titi Monkey Callicebus Cupreus and the Owl Monkey Aotus Azarae Boliviensis written by Michael Schibbe and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 71 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Psychological Well Being of Nonhuman Primates written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 1998-11-03 with total page 183 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A 1985 amendment to the Animal Welfare Act requires those who keep nonhuman primates to develop and follow appropriate plans for promoting the animals' psychological well-being. The amendment, however, provides few specifics. The Psychological Well-Being of Nonhuman Primates recommends practical approaches to meeting those requirements. It focuses on what is known about the psychological needs of primates and makes suggestions for assessing and promoting their well-being. This volume examines the elements of an effective care programâ€"social companionship, opportunities for species-typical activity, housing and sanitation, and daily care routinesâ€"and provides a helpful checklist for designing a plan for promoting psychological well-being. The book provides a wealth of specific and useful information about the psychological attributes and needs of the most widely used and exhibited nonhuman primates. Readable and well-organized, it will be welcomed by animal care and use committees, facilities administrators, enforcement inspectors, animal advocates, researchers, veterinarians, and caretakers.
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Download or read book Handbook of Father Involvement written by Natasha J. Cabrera and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-05-07 with total page 488 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This second edition reviews the new research findings and theoretical advances on fathers, families, child development, programs, and policies that have occurred in the past decade. Contributors from a range of disciplines and countries showcase contemporary findings within a new common chapter structure. All of the chapters are either extensively revised or entirely new. Biological, evolutionary, demographic, developmental, cultural, sociological, economic, and legal perspectives of father involvement are described along with policy and program implications. Now with a greater international perspective, this edition considers demographic shifts in families in the United States and Europe. All chapters now follow a common structure to enhance readability and interdisciplinary connections. Each chapter features: Historical Overview and Theoretical Perspectives; Research Questions; Research Methods and Measurement; Empirical Findings; Bridges to other Disciplines; Policy Implications; and Future Directions. In addition, each chapter highlights universal and cultural processes and mechanisms. This structure illuminates the ways that theories, methods, and findings are guided by disciplinary lenses and encourages multidisciplinary perspectives. This extensively revised edition now features: • Expanded section on Biological and Evolutionary Perspectives that reviews fathering in animal populations and the genetic and hormonal underpinnings that feed into fathering behaviors within and across species. • New section on Economic and Legal Perspectives that addresses the economics of fatherhood, marriage, divorce, and child custody issues, and family dispute resolution. • New section on Child Development and Family Processes that covers topics on father-child relationships, the father’ role in children’s language, cognitive, and social development, and father risk, family context, and co-parenting. • Separate chapters on Black, Latino, and Asian American fathers. • Now includes research on cohabitation and parenting, gender roles and fathering, intergenerational parenting, and fatherhood implications for men in the section on Sociological Perspectives. • The latest demographics, policies, and programs influencing father involvement in both the US and Europe. • Coverage of methodological and measurement topics and processes that are universal across ethnic groups and cultures in each chapter. Intended for advanced students, practitioners, policymakers, and researchers interested in fatherhood and family processes from a variety of disciplines including psychology, family studies, economics, sociology, and social work, and anyone interested in child and family policy.
Download or read book Laboratory Animal Medicine written by Lynn C. Anderson and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2002-06-20 with total page 1345 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A volume in the American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine series, this second edition has over 40% new material, including the addition of six new topics and many others that are completely rewritten. The book comprehensively covers the biological and disease aspects of laboratory animal medicine while examining other aspects such as the biohazards associated with the use of animal experimentation and factors complicating the bioethics of animal research.
Download or read book The Biology of Parenting in the Monogamous Titi Monkey Callicebus Moloch written by Deeann M. Reeder and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Advances in the Study of Behavior written by and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 1983-09-22 with total page 277 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Advances in the Study of Behavior
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