Social organization and ecology of proboscis monkeys (Nasalis larvatus) in mixed coastal forest in Sarawak |
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Authors: | Elizabeth L Bennett Anthony C Sebastian |
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Institution: | (1) World Wildlife Fund Malaysia, 7, Jalan Ridgeway, 93200 Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia |
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Abstract: | Data are presented from a 16-month study of proboscis monkeys in an area of mixed coastal forest in Sarawak. The population
density, social organization, and feeding and ranging behavior are described in detail. Results are compared with those from
other primates in an attempt to understand why females of certain species (including proboscis monkeys) transfer between social
groups. The scarcity of available food and reasons for the limited habitat preferences of proboscis monkeys are also discussed. |
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Keywords: | proboscis monkey colobine social organization female transfer ecology mangrove swamp forest Borneo |
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