Age-specific functions of stone handling, a solitary-object play behavior, in Japanese Macaques (Macaca Fuscata)
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Data from the first systematic study of stone handling (SH) behavior in a captive troop of Japanese Macaques that were known to exhibit the behavior is presented. Age-related differences in SH performance and behavioral patterns were seen showing possible differences in the immediate cause and ultimate functions between young and adults.
Publication Name: American Journal of Primatology
Subject: Psychology and mental health
ISSN: 0275-2565
Year: 2007
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Habitual hot-spring bathing by a group of Japanese Macaques (Macaca fuscata) in their natural habitat
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A study to examine the casual factors and possible transmission of the behavior of Japanese Macaques (Macaca fuscata) bathing in the hot spring is conducted. Results show that the bathing behavior varies among age and sex categories of monkeys.
Publication Name: American Journal of Primatology
Subject: Psychology and mental health
ISSN: 0275-2565
Year: 2007
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Extra-large cluster formation by Japanese Macaques (Macaca fuscata) on Shodoshima Island, Central Japan, and related factors
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The article discusses about the extra-large cluster formation by Japanese Macaques on Shodoshima Island in Central Japan and compares them with other groups of Japanese Macaques.
Publication Name: American Journal of Primatology
Subject: Psychology and mental health
ISSN: 0275-2565
Year: 2007
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