Sleeping site ecology in a rain-forest dwelling nocturnal lemur (Lepilemur mustelinus): implications for sociality and conservation
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A research of a sleeping site ecology of a rain-forest dwelling sportive lemur in eastern Madagascar to determine the type, quality and use of sleeping sites and social sleeping habits of 11 focal individuals of the weasel sportive lemur (Lepilemur mustelinus), during the dry and the beginning of the rainy season is presented. The observations of the study are discussed which indicate a solitary sleeping and ranging system in the rain-forest dwelling sportive lemur with appropriate sleeping sites as invulnerable resources.
Publication Name: American Journal of Primatology
Subject: Psychology and mental health
ISSN: 0275-2565
Year: 2008
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Habitat use and social structure of a brown Lemur Hybrid population in the Berenty Reserve, Madagascar
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The article with an aim to characterize the behavior of the Brown Lemur Hybrid population in the Berenty Reserve, Madagascar and examine whether habitat use and social structure affect population growth is presented.
Publication Name: American Journal of Primatology
Subject: Psychology and mental health
ISSN: 0275-2565
Year: 2007
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