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Page 30
The posturing of howlers has considerable variability ; hence it is difficult to
describe typical postures . The following descriptions illustrate postures which
are frequently to be observed : 1 . Rather typical resting postures are those
illustrated by ...
The posturing of howlers has considerable variability ; hence it is difficult to
describe typical postures . The following descriptions illustrate postures which
are frequently to be observed : 1 . Rather typical resting postures are those
illustrated by ...
Page 31
From these postures , the animal may change to one of lying down with its head
resting on its arms , hind feet dangling , and tail extended backward and coiled
around the limb on which it is lying ; or all four feet may be dropped as the animal
...
From these postures , the animal may change to one of lying down with its head
resting on its arms , hind feet dangling , and tail extended backward and coiled
around the limb on which it is lying ; or all four feet may be dropped as the animal
...
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I have observed three types of copulatory postures : ( 1 ) dorso - ventral with the
male mounting incompletely but ... A single observation was made of the female '
s assuming a sitting posture over the male as he was suspended from several ...
I have observed three types of copulatory postures : ( 1 ) dorso - ventral with the
male mounting incompletely but ... A single observation was made of the female '
s assuming a sitting posture over the male as he was suspended from several ...
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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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