The relationship between maternal rank and companion choice in immature macaques (Macaca mulatta andM. radiata) |
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Authors: | Nancy Caine G Mitchell |
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Institution: | (1) Department of Psychology, University of California, Davis, 95616 Davis, California, USA |
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Abstract: | Eight bonnet and eight rhesus macaques, ranging from 5–8 months of age, were observed with respect to their choices of companions.
These data were then correlated with the dominance ranks of the mothers of the companions involved. Preliminary results showed
that the maternal ranks of the rhesus infants were significantly correlated with the maternal ranks of their companions; no
such correlation could be demonstrated for the bonnet monkeys. Thus the partner choices of rhesus infants appeared to be more
constrained than were those of the bonnets. The results were discussed in relation to the social systems of bonnet and rhesus
macaques.
Supported in part by faculty research grant D-552, Chancellor's Patent Fund DG #44, and by RR00169 to the California Primate
Research Center. |
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