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Page 31
Feeding postures are illustrated by plates 7 , A and B ; 8 , C and D ; 9 , H and I.
Howlers usually move over the upper surfaces of branches to the terminal twigs
and , while supporting themselves by their tails and hind legs , pull in with their ...
Feeding postures are illustrated by plates 7 , A and B ; 8 , C and D ; 9 , H and I.
Howlers usually move over the upper surfaces of branches to the terminal twigs
and , while supporting themselves by their tails and hind legs , pull in with their ...
Page 34
moving supports and at such times interesting behavior occurs which may throw
light on their adaptive capacities . Observation 9 , Feb. ... The trade wind was
blowing strongly and caused the small tree to move back and forth . As it was
blown ...
moving supports and at such times interesting behavior occurs which may throw
light on their adaptive capacities . Observation 9 , Feb. ... The trade wind was
blowing strongly and caused the small tree to move back and forth . As it was
blown ...
Page 36
After the noon period of rest and sleep , the animals may move to another food
tree or resume feeding where they are . ... Then the group moves to a lodge tree
for the night , settling down between six and seven o'clock and remaining inactive
...
After the noon period of rest and sleep , the animals may move to another food
tree or resume feeding where they are . ... Then the group moves to a lodge tree
for the night , settling down between six and seven o'clock and remaining inactive
...
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Contents
Review of literature on the natural history of howling monkeys | 12 |
Territoriality and nomadism | 43 |
Organization of a howler population | 55 |
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