Social play in the South American punare (Thrichomys apereoides): a test of play function hypotheses

<p>The role of social play in juvenile behavioral development was examined in the punare (<u>Thrichomys apereoides</u>). Three proposed functions of social play were evaluated: 1. play serves to develop agonistic skills, 2. play has a role in the onset of weaning and 3. play e...

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Main Author: Thompson, Katerina V.
Other Authors: Zoology
Format: Others
Published: Virginia Tech 2014
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10919/45675
http://scholar.lib.vt.edu/theses/available/etd-11142012-040244/