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Observations on two rare and endangered populations of red colobus monkeys in East Africa: Colobus badius gordonorum and Colobus badius kirkii

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STRUHSAKER, TT; LELAND, L
Published in: African Journal of Ecology
January 1, 1980

Ecological and behavioural observations on two rare and endangered red colobus subspecies, Colobus badius gordonorum and C.b. kirkii, made during brief surveys in 1977, are summarized. Information is given on physical appearance, food habits, social group size and composition, social behaviour and reproduction, vocalizations, associations with other primate species and conservation status. On the basis of coat colour, facial pattern and vocalizations, it is concluded that gordonorum and kirkii are more closely related to one another than previously thought by many authorities. Both of the red colobus populations surveyed are severely threatened by habitat destruction. Unless immediate protection is afforded these areas, these populations have little chance of surviving. Des observations écologiques et éthologiques sur deux sous‐espéces rares et menacées de colobes bai, Colobus badius gordonorum et C.b. kirkii, ont été faites durant de courtes visites en 1977. L'apparence physique, le régime alimentaire, la taille et la composition des groupements sociaux, le comportement social et la reproduction, les vocalisations, les associations avec d'autres espéces de primates et le statut de conservation sont décrits. Sur la base de la couleur du pelage, les caractéristiques faciales et les vocalisations, il semble que C.b. gordonorum et C.b. kirkii s'apparentent davantage à une autre sous‐espèce que celle à laquelle pensaient de nombreux spécialistes. Les deux populations de colobes bai sont sévérement menacées par la destruction de leur habitat. A moins qu'une protection immédiate soit mise en application dans ces régions, ces populations ont peu de chance de survivre. Copyright © 1980, Wiley Blackwell. All rights reserved

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African Journal of Ecology

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1365-2028

ISSN

0141-6707

Publication Date

January 1, 1980

Volume

18

Issue

2-3

Start / End Page

191 / 216

Related Subject Headings

  • Ecology
  • 3103 Ecology
  • 0602 Ecology
 

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STRUHSAKER, T. T., & LELAND, L. (1980). Observations on two rare and endangered populations of red colobus monkeys in East Africa: Colobus badius gordonorum and Colobus badius kirkii. African Journal of Ecology, 18(2–3), 191–216. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2028.1980.tb00642.x
STRUHSAKER, T. T., and L. LELAND. “Observations on two rare and endangered populations of red colobus monkeys in East Africa: Colobus badius gordonorum and Colobus badius kirkii.” African Journal of Ecology 18, no. 2–3 (January 1, 1980): 191–216. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2028.1980.tb00642.x.
STRUHSAKER, T. T., and L. LELAND. “Observations on two rare and endangered populations of red colobus monkeys in East Africa: Colobus badius gordonorum and Colobus badius kirkii.” African Journal of Ecology, vol. 18, no. 2–3, Jan. 1980, pp. 191–216. Scopus, doi:10.1111/j.1365-2028.1980.tb00642.x.
Journal cover image

Published In

African Journal of Ecology

DOI

EISSN

1365-2028

ISSN

0141-6707

Publication Date

January 1, 1980

Volume

18

Issue

2-3

Start / End Page

191 / 216

Related Subject Headings

  • Ecology
  • 3103 Ecology
  • 0602 Ecology