Inter-group encounters in blue monkeys: how territorial must a territorial species be?
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Analysis of inter-group encounters in blue monkeys, Cercopithecus mitis, shows that these encounters occur when other groups are present within the visible range and are characterized by aggressive behavior against the intruding group. However, exhibiting territorial behavior through aggression is not associated with feeding or food resources and does not involve an obligate defense of the home range. Results do not support seasonality in the occurrence of aggression, suggesting that mating greatly influences territorial behavior.
Publication Name: Animal Behaviour
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0003-3472
Year: 1995
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Effects of temporal and spatial variation in habitat quality on red squirrel dispersal behaviour
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A study of Eurasian red squirrels shows that site fidelity is high hwere habitats are stable in terms of tree seed crops available for food. Variations in food supply mean that migration is more likely, with variable environments showing more migrants. Females tend to migrate in fall and males tend to migrate in spring. Females appear to respond to the availability of food in their migratory habits, while males respond to the availability of females.
Publication Name: Animal Behaviour
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0003-3472
Year: 1997
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Variation in territory fidelity and territory shifts among red squirrel, Sciurus vulgaris, females
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A study of territory shifts and site fidelity among Eurasian red squirrels in a coniferous woodland shows that territory shifts are adaptive among these squirrels and are a result of poor breeding conditions. Shifting females do not actively grant their territories to their offspring. Presence of poor food resources in territories usually results in females shifting to new territories containing more food.
Publication Name: Animal Behaviour
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0003-3472
Year: 1995
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