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hand and the others gather around , and as soon as they are seated he begins
an " oration . ” When he has finished , he signals the rest to answer him and they
cry together until he again causes them to be silent by a motion of his hand .
hand and the others gather around , and as soon as they are seated he begins
an " oration . ” When he has finished , he signals the rest to answer him and they
cry together until he again causes them to be silent by a motion of his hand .
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That primates differ widely in the ways they use their hands , feet , and tail is
generally known . ... the thumb being opposable and objects are held in the hand
with apparent ease ; whereas the hand of the howler monkey functions differently
...
That primates differ widely in the ways they use their hands , feet , and tail is
generally known . ... the thumb being opposable and objects are held in the hand
with apparent ease ; whereas the hand of the howler monkey functions differently
...
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Howlers used both hands , both feet , and the tail during locomotion . The
movement was ... He climbed in a hand over hand manner , walked with his rear
feet , and held his tail in position ready for an immediate grasp of the vine . 1 .
Degree of ...
Howlers used both hands , both feet , and the tail during locomotion . The
movement was ... He climbed in a hand over hand manner , walked with his rear
feet , and held his tail in position ready for an immediate grasp of the vine . 1 .
Degree of ...
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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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