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Infanticide in gelada baboons (Theropithecus gelada)

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In a captive group of geladas three cases of infanticide have been observed after replacement of the harem-leader. Two of the infants were born before the replacement, the third one 12 weeks afterwards. The possible function of infanticide is discussed. Female counterstrategies other than avoiding contact with the male were not observed.

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  1. University of Bielefeld, Germany

    Regina Moos

  2. University of Göttingen, Germany

    Jens Rock

  3. Tierpark Rheine, 4440, Rheine, West Germany

    Regina Moos

  4. Hagenbreite 31, 3405, Rosdorf 1, West Germany

    Jens Rock

  5. Tierpark Rheine, Salinenstrasse 150, 4440, Rheine, West Germany

    Wolfgang Salzert

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Moos, R., Rock, J. & Salzert, W. Infanticide in gelada baboons (Theropithecus gelada). Primates 26, 497–500 (1985). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02382465

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