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Predictors of matrilineal overthrows in large captive breeding groups of rhesus macaques (Macaca mulatta).
Journal of the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science : JAALAS - 1 Mar 2010
Oates-O'Brien Rhonda Sue, Farver Thomas Buseck, Anderson-Vicino Kristen Caron, McCowan Brenda, Lerche Nicholas William
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The purpose of this retrospective case-control study was to identify and assess biologically plausible variables that may predispose a captive rhesus macaque breeding colony to a matrilineal overthrow. Matrilineal overthrows are the result of members of multiple matrilines jointly attacking the highest-ranking matriline. Matrilineal overthrows in captive rhesus macaque colonies result in significant morbidity,...
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