ISSN:
0032-8332
Keywords:
Golden monkey
;
Reproductive behavior
;
Sexual solicitation
;
Prostration
;
Individual differences
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Abstract The reproductive behavior of two captive harem breeding groups of golden monkeys was observed over one mating season and compared to non-seasonal reproductive behavior. Observation of over two thousand sexual interactions suggests that 1) females were responsible for 95% of all sexual solicitations (proceptive behavior), of which the typical pattern was prostration, while males were responsible for only 5%; 2) 17% of female solicitations were interrupted by another female; 3) 52% of female solicitations resulted in mounting by males; 4) the frequencies of solicitations and receipt of mounts and ejaculations varied greatly among females; 5) the frequency of ejaculations, the ratio of ejaculations to mountings, and ejaculation patterns were different between two males, and 6) the golden monkey is a seasonal breeding animal.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02381921
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