Locomotion and positional behaviour of dusky leaf monkeys (Trachypithecus obscurus) at Penang Botanical Garden.

Ch'ng, Chin Ee and Md-Zain, Badrul Munir (2009) Locomotion and positional behaviour of dusky leaf monkeys (Trachypithecus obscurus) at Penang Botanical Garden. [Journal / Magazine]

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Abstract

This study describes some qualitative aspects of locomotion and positional behavior of dusky leafmonkeys (Tachypithecus obscurus) in Penang Botanical Garden. Intensive observation with continous observation was carried out lor l8 days during June and December 2006. Qualitative results demonstrated the locomotion modes of langurs consisted of leaping, moving quadrupedally, and moving bipedally. The postures comprised ofinactive, feeding, and vertical clinging.

Item Type: Journal / Magazine
Creators: Ch'ng, Chin Ee and Md-Zain, Badrul Munir
Title: Locomotion and positional behaviour of dusky leaf monkeys (Trachypithecus obscurus) at Penang Botanical Garden.
Date: 2009
Location: Department of Wildlife and National Parks - Perhilitan website
Publication: Department of Wildlife and National Parks - Perhilitan
Volume: 26
Physical Description: 9p.
Agency Name: Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
Date Deposited: 12 Nov 2019 01:59
Last Modified: 12 Nov 2019 01:59
URI: http://myagric.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/14421

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