A resurgence in reproductive behavior in a previously inactive male orangutan (Pongo pygmaeus abelii)
- 1 January 1982
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Springer Nature in Zoo Biology
- Vol. 1 (2) , 157-159
- https://doi.org/10.1002/zoo.1430010210
Abstract
A male orangutan, who had sired one offspring in 1973, displayed no sexual activity over a period of years despite the continuing presence of his mate. Reproductive behavior recurred after (1) relocation to a new environment, (2) an apparent reduction in obesity, and (3) the introduction of a novel female conspecific.Keywords
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- Pongo pygmaeusMammalian Species, 1971