Locomotion and positional behaviour of dusky leaf monkeys (Trachypithecus obscurus) at Penang Botanical Garden


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Ch'ng Chin Ee, . and Badrul Munir Md-Zain, . Locomotion and positional behaviour of dusky leaf monkeys (Trachypithecus obscurus) at Penang Botanical Garden. pp. 39-46. ISSN 0121-8126

Abstract

This study describes some qualitative aspects of locomotion and positional behavior of dusky Leaf monkeys (Tachypithecus obscurus) in Penang Botanical Garden. Intensive observation with continous observation was carried out for 18 days during June and December 2006. Qualitative results demonstrated the locomotion modes of langurs consisted of leaping moving quadrupedally and moving bipedally. The postures comprised of inactive feeding and vertical clinging.


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Abstract

This study describes some qualitative aspects of locomotion and positional behavior of dusky Leaf monkeys (Tachypithecus obscurus) in Penang Botanical Garden. Intensive observation with continous observation was carried out for 18 days during June and December 2006. Qualitative results demonstrated the locomotion modes of langurs consisted of leaping moving quadrupedally and moving bipedally. The postures comprised of inactive feeding and vertical clinging.

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Item Type: Article
AGROVOC Term: Monkeys
AGROVOC Term: Primates
AGROVOC Term: Physical activity
AGROVOC Term: Botanical gardens
AGROVOC Term: Locomotion
AGROVOC Term: Behaviour
AGROVOC Term: Play behaviour
AGROVOC Term: Movement
AGROVOC Term: Animal feeding
Depositing User: Mr. AFANDI ABDUL MALEK
Last Modified: 24 Apr 2025 00:54
URI: http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/8407

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