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Title
Not so peaceful: Aggressive encounters between Beni titi monkey (Plecturocebus modestus) groups in Bolivia
Author(s)
Jesus Martinez; Pamela Carvajal; Robert Wallace
Published
2020
Publisher
Neotropical Primates
Abstract
We report observations of intergroup interactions from a free ranging group of the endemic and threatened Beni titi monkey (Plecturocebus modestus). Our observations over the course of one study year suggest that competition for food resources is the main reason for most observed intergroup encounters (n = 64), including aggressive interactions (n=28). Additionally, threats to group integrity, such as potential loss of members, might promote very aggressive encounters, including three fights observed between adults of neighbouring groups. We provide new information on the intraspecific relationships for these endemic primates related to their use of space and food resources.
Keywords
Plecturocebus modestus; intergroup interactions; use of space; Beni; Bolivia
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