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Male dispersal patterns in white-faced capuchins, Cebus capucinus. Part 1: patterns and causes of natal emigration

Authors :
Jack, K.M.
Fedigan, L.
Source :
Animal Behaviour. April, 2004, Vol. 67 Issue 4, 761-769
Publication Year :
2004

Abstract

The proximate causes of natal emigration in white-faced capuchins and the benefits of the observed dispersal pattern are described. The conclusion indicates that their dispersal occurs primarily in response to an attraction to extragroup males or dispersing groupmates.

Subjects

Subjects :
Zoology and wildlife conservation

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00033472
Volume :
67
Issue :
4
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Animal Behaviour
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.121706202