Social and Life History Strategies of Tibetan Macaques at Mt. Huangshan

Tibetan macaques (Macaca thibetana) exhibit unique social and life history traits that offer valuable insights into macaque evolution. A 30-year study at Mt. Huangshan, China, revealed distinctive dominance styles, male social relationships, and reproductive systems in this species. These findings highlight opportunities for comparative studies in primate social behavior. The research underscores the importance of long-term observations in understanding complex social dynamics in long-lived species.

Li, J.-H., & Kappeler, P. M. (2019). Social and Life History Strategies of Tibetan Macaques at Mt. Huangshan. The Behavioral Ecology of the Tibetan Macaque, 17–46. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-27920-2_2