A study of the locomotor ecology of the Indriid primate Propithecus verreauxi in the dry deciduous forest of Kirindy Mitea National Park, Madagascar

Primates have evolved a wide range of locomotor behaviours to enable them to negotiate a three dimensional arboreal environment. Included in the primates are the lemurs, which have gained a reputation as specialist leapers with the sifaka (P. verreauxi) known for incredible saltatory displays. It is...

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Main Author: Furnell, Simon
Other Authors: Shiels, Holly; Sellers, William
Published: University of Manchester 2013
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.617953