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Sources of variation in the nesting behavior of chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes schweinfurthii) in the Budongo forest, Uganda
Article first published online: 8 AUG 2001
DOI: 10.1002/ajp.1038
Copyright © 2001 Wiley-Liss, Inc.
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Brownlow, A.R., Plumptre, A.J., Reynolds, V. and Ward, R. (2001), Sources of variation in the nesting behavior of chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes schweinfurthii) in the Budongo forest, Uganda. Am. J. Primatol., 55: 49–55. doi: 10.1002/ajp.1038
Publication History
- Issue published online: 8 AUG 2001
- Article first published online: 8 AUG 2001
- Manuscript Accepted: 4 JUN 2001
- Manuscript Received: 2 AUG 1999
Funded by
- Overseas Development Administration Forestry Research Program
- National Geographic Society
- Conservation International
- USAID
- Jane Goodall Institute
- Institute of Biological Anthroplogy at Oxford University
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Keywords:
- chimpanzee behavior;
- Pan troglodytes;
- nesting, day nests, night nests
Abstract
Data on nesting behavior and nests of the Sonso community of chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes schweinfurthii) living in the Budongo Forest, Uganda, were collected between October 1995 and December 1996. Analysis of the selection of nests shows a preference for particular tree species, especially Cynometra alexandri. Male chimpanzees nested lower than females. Day nests were found to be structurally simpler than night nests and were built in tree species used for feeding, at the same height as feeding activity. Day and night nests serve different functions, and should be clearly distinguished in studies of nesting behavior. Am. J. Primatol. 55:49–55, 2001. © 2001 Wiley-Liss, Inc.