Abstract
The diurnal lemurs Propithecus verreauxi verreauxi and Lemur catta at Berenty in southern Madagascar, have been studied for the last 30 years. The August 1981 census indicates that the population size of L. catta remains stable at 150 adults but that P. v. verreauxi troops have become fragmented and scattered and the population is apparently increasing. Eight different vegetation types were classified within the reserve and their influence on the distribution of L. catta and P. v. verreauxi investigated. Behavioural data obtained shows the niche separation between these two, potentially competitive, sympatric lemurs.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 39-48 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | Folia Primatologica |
Volume | 47 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1986 |
Keywords
- Census
- Diurnal activity
- Lemur catta
- Propithecus verreauxi
- Tamarindus indica
- Vegetation structure