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Age-specific functions of stone handling, a solitary-object play behavior, in Japanese Macaques (Macaca Fuscata)
- Source :
- American Journal of Primatology. March, 2007, Vol. 69 Issue 3, p267, 15 p.
- Publication Year :
- 2007
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Abstract
- 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.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 02752565
- Volume :
- 69
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Gale General OneFile
- Journal :
- American Journal of Primatology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- edsgcl.160955243