Indices of environmental temperatures for primates in open habitats Author: Add.

Author / Editor: Hill, RA Weingrill, T Barrett, L Henzi, SP PRIMATES 45 (1): 7-13 JAN 2004 2004 Studies of thermoregulation in primates are under-represented in the literature, although there is sufficient evidence to suggest that temperature represents an important ecological constraint.

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A 12-year phenological record of fruiting: Implications for frugivore populations and indicators of climate change Author: Add.Author / Editor: Chapman, CA Chapman, LJ Zanne, AE Poulsen, JR Clark, CJ Tropical Fruits and Frugivores: The Search for Strong Interactors : 75-92 2005 2005 Research on folivorous primates suggests that periods of food scarcity are critical in determining regional biomass; however, studies of frugivores have found no single fallback food generally used by all species. In this study we quantify fruit availability during a 12-year period in Kibale National Park, Uganda to determine patterns of fruit scarcity.

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First direct evidence of hibernation in an eastern dwarf lemur species (Cheirogaleus crossleyi) from the high-altitude forest of Tsinjoarivo, central-eastern Madagascar. Author: Add.Author / Editor: Citation: Year: Abstract: Blanco MB Rahalinarivo V Naturwissenschaften 97(10):945-50, 2010 Oct 97(10):945-50, 2010 Oct 2010 2010 The nocturnal dwarf lemurs of Madagascar (genus Cheirogaleus) are the only primates known to be obligate hibernators. two eastern dwarf lemur individuals (Cheirogaleus crossleyi) captured in the high-altitude forest of Tsinjoarivo, central-eastern Madagascar. first evidence of hibernation in an eastern dwarf lemur species, and we compare the results with data available for the western species. Although the hibernation period is shorter in dwarf lemurs from Tsinjoarivo, minimum body temperatures are lower than those reported for C. medius. Both individuals at Tsinjoarivo showed limited passive and extended deep hibernation during which they did not track ambienttemperature as observed in most western dwarf lemurs. Because ambient temperatures at Tsinjoarivo never exceed 30degreesC, dwarf lemurs have to experience arousals to maintain homeostasis during periods of hibernation. We show that large dwarf lemurs (>400 g) are capable of undergoing deep hibernation and suggest that cold, highaltitude forests may render hibernation highly advantageous during periods of food scarcity.

Sanctuary in the City: Urban Monkeys Buffered against Catastrophic Die-off during ENSO-related Drought. Author: Add.Author / Editor: Waite, Tom Waite, Tom Chhangani, Anil Campbell, Lesley Rajpurohit, Lal Mohnot, Surendra EcoHealth Sep2007, Vol. 4 Issue 3, p278-286 2007 die-off coincided with the La Nina-induced drought of 2000, which followed two consecutive monsoon failures. Hanuman langurs suffered a population crash of nearly 50% from 1999 to 2001. ask whether langurs in a large Rajasthani city, Jodhpur, were buffered against drought because humans provisioned them with food-for religious reasons. Unlike the KWS population, the Jodhpur population suffered no significant decline. In 2001, this urban population remained 95% as large as in 1999, before the dr ought. Variability in population size was also vastly reduced in Jodhpur. impact of drought was dampened in a major urban area compared with an officially protected area. In this case, high human population density was not anathema for conservation. Wildlife sanctuaries in protected areas are undeniably important conservation tools, but our findings reinforce the notion that cities can serve as de facto sanctuaries for some species. This study provides some hope for biodiversity conservation in a rapidly urbanizing world, particularly for holy and commensal species. major La Nina event spanning 1999.

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