Sex differences in scent marking in Propithecus edwardsi of Ranomafana National Park, Madagascar.

摘要: In this study we compared the scent-marking rates of females with those males. Specifically, examined ability season, dominance status, and natal status to explain frequency scent marking in female sifakas living wild Ranomafana National Park, Madagascar, results published for males [Pochron et al., American Journal Primatology, press]. We also sought determine whether vulnerability infanticide affects adults either sex, reproductive behavior. found that marked at twice rate females, like males, single-female groups highest rates. Dominant non-natal higher than did subordinate a pattern seen This suggests marks may convey important information about status. Neither nor varied their presence vulnerable infants. Females not alter state, they period prior mating season itself. implies use more intrasexual aggression or territoriality mate attraction.