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TITLE: FEEDING ECOLOGY OF THE BONNET MACAQUE AT THE MUDANTHU SANCTUARY TAMILNADU |
Author: Rauf Ali |
Journal, Bombay Natural History Society, Vol. 83 (1), April 1986.Page no 98 |
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Abstract: The feeding ecology of the bonnet Macaque (Macaca radiata diluta) is discussed. 68 plant species were observed being eaten, but this is now where near the maximum. Fruits and insects constituted the bulk of the diet. Super abundant food sources like fruiting fig trees accounted for the majority of feeding observations. Various proportions dealing with aspect of feeding behavior are examined.