Nocturnal Malagasy Primates. Ecology, Physiology, and Behavior

Content: 
COMMUNICATION AND BEHAVIOR, Page ii
Front Matter, Page iii
Copyright, Page iv
In the memory of Georges F. Pariente (1937–1976), Page v
Preface, Pages xi-xii
1 - The Dry Forest of the West Coast of Madagascar: Climate, Phenology, and Food Available for Prosimians, Pages 3-40
2 - Feeding Strategies of Five Nocturnal Prosimians in the Dry Forest of the West Coast of Madagascar, Pages 41-73
3 - Ecology and Social Life of Phaner furcifer, Pages 75-95
4 - Ethoecology of Microcebus coquereli during the Dry Season, Pages 97-116
5 - Quantitative and Qualitative Study of the Light Available in the Natural Biotope of Malagasy Prosimians, Pages 117-134
6 - Seasonal Activity Rhythms, Reproduction, and Body Weight Variations in Five Sympatric Nocturnal Prosimians, in Simulated Light and Climatic Conditions, Pages 137-152
7 - Annual Variations in the Circadian Activity Rhythms of Five Sympatric Species of Nocturnal Prosimians in Captivity, Pages 153-167
8 - A Comparative Study of Food Intake in Five Nocturnal Prosimians in Simulated Climatic Conditions, Pages 169-179
9 - Seasonal Variation in the Fecal Marking of Cheirogaleus medius in Simulated Climatic Conditions, Pages 181-190
10 - Ecological Correlates of Visual Learning in Nocturnal Prosimians, Pages 191-203
Summaries of Chapters, Pages 205-207
Index, Pages 209-215