DISSERTATION RESEACH: The Ecology of Black Lemurs, Lemur Macaco Macaco, in Primary Rainforest Versus Converted Forest in N.W. Madgascar

Investigator(s):

Robert Sussman (PI)

Sponsor:

Washington University, MO 63130 3148895100

Start Date/Expiration Date

1991-08-01 to 1994-07-31 (amended 1994-03-23)

Awarded Amount to Date:

$8,800

Abstract: The primary objective of this research is to clarify the ecology of a little studied species of lemur, Lemur macaco. This species is indigenous to a threatened habitat, primary lowland rainforest, and has recently spread into converted forest. The research aims to determine the affects of the varying habitat on the feeding and ranging behaviors, group size and composition and activity cycles in the two forms of forest. A number of specific predictions are made as to the influence of habitat on the group parameters. Data to test the hypotheses will be gathered by standard observational techniques and by analysis of ecological variables pertaining to forest composition and structure.

NSF Org:

BCS - Division of Behavioral and Cognitive Sciences

Award Number:

9115001

Award Instrument:

Standard Grant

Program Manager:

Jonathan S. Friedlaender
BCS Division of Behavioral and Cognitive Sciences
SBE Directorate for Social, Behavioral & Economic Sciences

NSF Program(s):

PHYSICAL ANTHROPOLOGY, PHYSICAL ANTHROPOLOGY

Field Application(s):

Anthropology, Life Science Biological, Other nsf.applications NEC

Program Element Code(s):

1392
, 1392