ISSN:
0032-8332
Keywords:
Pan troglodytes schweinfurthii
;
Chimpanzee
;
Female
;
Estrus
;
Lactational amenorrhea
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Abstract A case of unusually early postpartum resumption of estrous cycling (〈7 months) was recorded for a young, presumably primiparous female in the M group of chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes schweinfurthii) in the Mahale Mountains National Park, western Tanzania. The female showed estrous cycling while lactating her infant, and mated with young and low-ranking males as well as with the alpha male.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02381896
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