Geophagy among primates: adaptive significance and ecological consequences
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Issues concerning geophagy, or soil ingestion, in primates are discussed. It is concluded that the most plausible reasons by geophagy takes place in primates include adsorption of toxins, mineral supplementation and pH adjustment of the gut.
Publication Name: Animal Behaviour
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0003-3472
Year: 2000
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Sex-biased investment in nonhuman primates: can Trivers & Willard's theory be tested?
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Research is presented concerning the influence of the mother's physical condition on her parental investment being directed towards sons or daughters. Trivers & Willard's theory is tested on primates.
Publication Name: Animal Behaviour
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0003-3472
Year: 2001
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Geophagia in horses: a short note on 13 cases
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A study on geophagia (soil eating) in horses is presented. Geochemical analysis of the soil obtained from 13 geophagic sites of horses was conducted.
Publication Name: Animal Behaviour
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0003-3472
Year: 2006
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