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Female transfer in baboons.

C M Anderson

    American Journal of Physical Anthropology
    |June 1, 1987
    PubMed
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    Female baboons (Papio ursinus) frequently transfer between social groups. Key factors driving this high transfer rate include social structure and reduced predation risk.

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    Area of Science:

    • Primatology
    • Behavioral Ecology
    • Mammalogy

    Background:

    • Female transfer is a significant demographic event in many social mammals.
    • Understanding the drivers of female transfer is crucial for comprehending social dynamics and population structure.
    • Papio ursinus (chacma baboons) exhibit complex social behaviors, including intergroup interactions.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the frequency and reasons behind female transfer in a population of Papio ursinus.
    • To identify factors influencing female transfer decisions and their social consequences.

    Main Methods:

    • Long-term observational study of a Papio ursinus population at Suikerbosrand over 7 years.
    • Identification and tracking of adult female transfers between social groups.

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  • Analysis of reproductive status (cycling, recent motherhood) and social interactions (aggression) of transferring females.

    • Main Results:

    • Eight of 19 identified adult females transferred over the study period, indicating a high transfer rate.
    • Only one transferring female was reproductively cycling; five of seven recent mothers transferred after infant loss.
    • Transferring females did not experience increased aggression compared to non-transferring females.

    Conclusions:

    • Female transfer in Papio ursinus is influenced by factors beyond reproductive state, such as social organization (sub-grouping) and environmental conditions (absence of predation).
    • These findings highlight the complex interplay of social and ecological factors shaping dispersal patterns in primates.