Body fat,rank, and nutritional status in a captive group of Rhesus Macaques |
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Authors: | Meredith F Small |
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Institution: | (1) Department of Anthropology and California Primate Research Center, University of California, 95616 Davis, California |
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Abstract: | Using weight and skinfold thickness to calculate relative body fat, the fat content of 21 captive female rhesus macaques was
estimated. Although age and. pregnancy had no effect on fat, rank was significant, especially during winter, with high-rank
females having the highest fat scores. Rank therefore has a significant effect on the health of captive animals and may also
affect the health of individuals in feral groups. |
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Keywords: | rank body fat rhesus macaques nutrition |
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