Ontogeny of Diet and Behavior of a Wild, Critically Endangered Lemur (Indri indri).

ABSTRACT: The early developmental period plays a key role in primate behavioral outcomes. Understanding the behavioral ecology of infant indris (Indri indri) helps to identify resources needed during early developmental stages, the weaning process, and the role of mothers in developing infants' survival abilities. In this study, we investigated the behavioral and dietary development of wild Indri indri in Madagascar. We found that infants undergo significant behavioral transitions during their early growth, which reflect their maturation and adaptation to the environment. Play is critical in developing locomotion skills and acquiring knowledge about dietary preferences. Social interactions, initially centered on grooming with the mother, began to extend to other group members as early as 4 months of

SUBMITTER: Brunod G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12712748 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature