Title
Sources of variation in the nesting behavior of chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes schweinfurthii) in the Budongo Forest, Uganda
Author(s)
Brownlow, A.R.; Plumptre, A.J.; Reynolds, V.; Ward, R.
Published
2001
Publisher
American Journal of Primatology
Abstract
Data on nesting behavior and nests of the Sonso community of chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes schweinfurthii) living in the Budongo Forest, Uganda, were collected between October 1995 and December 1996. Analysis of the selection of nests shows a preference for particular tree species, especially Cynometra alexandri. Male chimpanzees nested lower than females. Day nests were found to be structurally simpler than night nests and were built in tree species used for feeding, at the same height as feeding activity. Day and night nests serve different functions, and should be clearly distinguished in studies of nesting behavior. © 2001 Wiley-Liss, Inc.
Keywords
nest site; nesting behavior; primate; animal; article; feeding behavior; female; male; nesting; Pan troglodytes; psychological aspect; sleep; tree; Animals; Feeding Behavior; Female; Male; Nesting Behavior; Pan troglodytes; Sleep; Trees; Uganda; Cynometra; Cynometra alexandri; Pan (ape); Pan troglodytes; Pan troglodytes schweinfurthii; Troglodytes
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