ISSN 0439-755X
CN 11-1911/B

›› 1990, Vol. 22 ›› Issue (03): 55-60.

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SOCIAL RELATIONSHIPS AMONG GOLDEN MONKEYS IN BREEDING CAGES

Ren Renmei;Su Yanjie;Yan Kanhui;Qi Hanjun;Bao Wunyong Department of Psychology, Beijing University Beijing Raising and Training Center of Endangered Animals   

  • Published:1990-09-25 Online:1990-09-25

Abstract: Observations were made among 10 adult and subadult golden monkeys(Rhinopithecus roxellande) of both sexes in two breeding cages from De-cember 1988 to July 1989 (a total of 440 observational hours in 98 days).All the observable social interactions among cage members were recorded.The data of aggressive and submissive interactions between cage memberswere calculated with the method of dominance index. The relationship ofdominant hierarchy was shown in both cages basically. The alpha mal?played obviously the role of intervenor in the group.

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