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Page 34
The adaptation to a swaying tree is similar to the activity of adjusting to wind -
blown branches or those set in motion by other passing animals . An individual
may watch a branch intently for minutes until it is blown near enough to be
reached ...
The adaptation to a swaying tree is similar to the activity of adjusting to wind -
blown branches or those set in motion by other passing animals . An individual
may watch a branch intently for minutes until it is blown near enough to be
reached ...
Page 43
TERRITORIALITY AND NOMADISM In a systematic study of the social behavior
and groupings of primates it is important to know whether or not groups or
individuals adapt themselves to definite territories . The adaptation of several
groups or ...
TERRITORIALITY AND NOMADISM In a systematic study of the social behavior
and groupings of primates it is important to know whether or not groups or
individuals adapt themselves to definite territories . The adaptation of several
groups or ...
Page 102
... but relations with clans are not always established or broken suddenly . When I
returned to Barro Colorado Island in December , 1932 , I found an almost ideal
set - up for studying the gradual adaptation of a complemental male to Group 1 .
... but relations with clans are not always established or broken suddenly . When I
returned to Barro Colorado Island in December , 1932 , I found an almost ideal
set - up for studying the gradual adaptation of a complemental male to Group 1 .
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Contents
A FIELD STUDY OF THE BEHAVIOR AND SOCIAL | 3 |
Review of literature on the natural history of howling monkeys | 12 |
VI Territoriality and nomadism | 43 |
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