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Collection name:
Martin H. Moynihan Papers, 1952-1996
Physical Description:
1 field book
Physical Location:
Smithsonian Institution Archives
Sublocation:
Box 2 Folder 3
Record type:
Fieldbook record
Object Type:
Field notes
Illustrations
Place:
Panama
Barro Colorado
Date Range:
1958-1961
Start Date:
1958
End Date:
1961
Abstract:
The field notes of M. Moynihan document his behavioral observations of Alouatta (primates) on Barro Colorado Island, Panama, 1958-1961. Pages are numbered. The notes are arranged into three groupings. Entries are dated and headed with location. Describes extended observations of the interactions of a group of primates in captivity, their vocalizations, behaviors eating, and behaviors when separated. Individuals are referred to by assigned letters. Includes sketch of primate's behavior.
Topic:
Animal behavior  Search this
Mammalogy  Search this
Ethology  Search this
Accession #:
SIA Acc. 01-096
Access Information:
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Martin H. Moynihan Papers, 1952-1996
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Moynihan, M.
Data Source:
Smithsonian Field Book Project
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:fbr_item_MODSI2485