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Population and landscape genetics of an introduced species (M. fascicularis) on the island of Mauritius.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2013
Satkoski Trask Jessica, George Debra, Houghton Paul, Kanthaswamy Sree, Smith David Glenn
Abstract excerpt
The cynomolgus macaque, Macaca fascicularis, was introduced onto the island of Mauritius in the early 17(th) century. The species experienced explosive population growth, and currently exists at high population densities. Anecdotes collected from nonhuman primate trappers on the island of Mauritius allege that animals from the northern portion of the island are larger in body size than and superior in condition...
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