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Aug 12, 2010 · We analyzed 18 Aotus specimens belonging to eight Aotus taxa and two Saimiri sciureus (Table 1). Figure 1 shows the geographic distribution of Aotus species and sites of collection.
- Albert N Menezes, Cibele R Bonvicino, Hector N Seuánez
- 2010
The evolutionary history of night monkeys (genus Aotus) is deeply rooted in the New World monkey lineage (Platyrrhini). They diverged from other New World monkeys around ~18.5 million years ago (Helenbrook 2024).
Mar 13, 2024 · Meet the owl monkey, also known as the night monkey, the world’s only nocturnal primate species. What is an owl monkey and where do they live? The owl monkeys are a group of 10 species in the ...
Jan 31, 2012 · Owl monkeys Aotus spp have the potential to be a great model to accomplish a thorough integration of zoo and field research. Their most salient features are their nocturnal habits, monogamous social ...
Sep 14, 2023 · Aotus spp. serves as a remarkable nonhuman primate model, and researchers are particularly well-suited to integrate data from captivity and the field, due in great part to the extensive and well-habituated populations of owl monkeys at the DuMond Conservancy, OMBRR, and the Owl Monkey Project.
Sep 14, 2023 · In this chapter, we synthesize data from anatomy, neuroscience, psychophysics, genetics, and behavioral ecology to review the key adaptations of the owl monkey visual system for dim light vision. First, we review Aotus evolutionary history and highlight the dramatic variation available in light environments at night.
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Successful socialization rates vary depending on the species, gender, and environment. This study presents a retrospective look at pairing attempts in two species of owl monkeys, Aotus nancymaae and A. azarae, which live in monogamous pairs in the wild.
