A non-invasive study of alopecia in Japanese macaques Macaca fuscata

This article provides information on the phenomenon of alopecia in Japanese macaques, Macaca fuscata, in various environments and proposes a 3-step scoring system for a quantitative assessment of hair loss. Results suggest that alopecia is commonly observed in Japanese macaques, with 20.5% of indivi...

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Main Author: Peng ZHANG
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Oxford University Press 2011-02-01
Series:Current Zoology
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Online Access:http://www.currentzoology.org/paperdetail.asp?id=11750