Lion-tailed macaque  (Macaca silenus)

Authentication

Authenticated (24/04/2006) by Matt Richardson, independent primatologist and writer.

Glossary

Inbreeding depression: The reduction in viability, birth weight, and fertility that occurs in a population after one or more generations of inbreeding (interbreeding amongst close relatives).
Natal: Site of birth.

References

  1. IUCN Red List (March, 2003)
    http://www.redlist.org
  2. Richardson, M. (2006) Pers. Comm.
  3. CITES (March, 2003)
    http://www.cites.org
  4. Singapore Zoological Gardens (March, 2003)
    http://www.szgdocent.org/pp/p-mclion.htm
  5. Animal Diversity Web (March, 2003)
    http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu
  6. Primate Info Net (March, 2003)
    http://www.primate.wisc.edu/pin/factsheets/macaca_silenus.html
  7. Kaumanns, W., Schmid, P., Schwitzer, C., Husung, A. and Knogge, C. (2001) The European Population of Lion-Tailed Macaques (Macaca silenus): Status and Problems. Primate Report, 59: 65 - 75.