The integration of an adult female gelada baboon (Theropithecus gelada) |
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Authors: | Regina Moos Klaus Immelmann |
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Institution: | 1. Markt 9, 4440, Rheine, West Germany 2. Universit?t Bielefeld, Morgenbreede 45, 4800, Bielefeld, West Germany
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Abstract: | An adult female gelada baboon has been integrated into an old-established group in the zoo in Rheine, West Germany. The integration
took place in three steps: sight-contact, hourly meetings with the group, continuous stay in the group.
Both the agonistic and the social-positive behaviour have been observed between the new female and the group-members.
The integration was very difficult and lasted more than six months. The female was not really accepted, before she had not
presented to the most dominant female of the one-male unit she has joined. This presenting only took place during the last
part of the observations.
In contrast to the adult female, the integration of juveniles occurred very quickly and nearly without any problems. |
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Keywords: | Theropithecus gelada Semi-free living Integration Adult female |
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