The value of radio tracking in the study of neotropical rain forest monkeys

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ID19386643
AuthorsAimee F Campbell (Washington University in St. Louis, corresponding author), Robert W Sussman (Washington University in St. Louis)
Year1994
Volume32
Issue4
Pages291-301
Publication date1994-01-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueAmerican Journal of Primatology (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0275-2565 • E-ISSN: 1098-2345
PublisherWiley (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1002/ajp.1350320406
PMID32070076
OpenAlexW2083984419
LanguageEN
Citations received7
References cited27

Although radio tracking has been used increasingly in primate field studies over the past 15 years, some primatologists have been reluctant to use it. We present data that demonstrate benefits of radio tracking in the study of rain forest primates. Data were collected during an ecological study of Ateles geoffroyi and Cebus capucinus in hilly, dense rain forest habitat with poor visibility, in northeastern Costa Rica. We SHOW that radio tracking decreased search time for both species, which led to increased contact time and facilitated continuous data collection. Mean search time for both primate species was significantly reduced using radio tracking (Kruskal‐Wallis Test, P P Other benefits of radio tracking include: finding animals far off trail, in dense vegetation, and in inclement weather; maintaining continuous contact with the animals, which allows for more complete knowledge of ranging and foraging patterns; and monitoring group and subgroup composition. © 1994 Wiley‐Liss, Inc

Biology · Foraging · Geography · Habitat · Meteorology · Primate · Rainforest · Visibility · Animal Behavior and Reproduction · Animal Vocal Communication and Behavior · Medicine · Primate Behavior and Ecology · Psychology · Ecology

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