The Complete Capuchin: The Biology of the Genus CebusCambridge University Press, 21 de juny 2004 - 339 pàgines Capuchin monkeys in the genus Cebus are one of the most widely distributed genera of primates in Central and South America. They have captivated the imaginations of scientists and the lay public alike with their creative and highly variable behavior, their grace and power in action, and their highly developed social character. This book explores our understanding of capuchins in relation to their lives in nature, their physical, mental and social characteristics, and in comparison to other monkeys. |
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Preface | |
Acknowledgements | |
Capuchins in human worlds | 1 |
Capuchins in nature | 11 |
Taxonomy distribution and conservation where and what are they and how did they get there? | 13 |
Behavioral ecology how do capuchins make a living? | 36 |
Community ecology How do capuchins interact with their local communities and influence their environments? | 55 |
Life history and demography | 72 |
Engaging the world Exploration and problemsolving | 155 |
Fancy manipulators Capuchins use objects as tools | 171 |
Living together Social interactions relationships and social structure | 200 |
Erotic artists Sexual behavior forms of courtship and mating | 219 |
Learning together Socially biased learning | 242 |
The InComplete capuchin | 258 |
Plant foods eaten by capuchins Cebus apella 1 C albifrons 2 C capucinus 3 andor C olivaceus 4 | 259 |
Sites of longterm field observations of capuchin monkeys listed in the bibliography | 284 |
Behavioral biology | 79 |
Development | 104 |
Motor skills | 124 |
Behavioral psychology | 139 |
Perceiving the world Memory and perception | 141 |
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The Complete Capuchin: The Biology of the Genus Cebus Dorothy M. Fragaszy,Elisabetta Visalberghi,Linda M. Fedigan Previsualització no disponible - 2004 |
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