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Bonobos and People at Wamba



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Autore: Furuichi Takeshi Visualizza persona
Titolo: Bonobos and People at Wamba Visualizza cluster
Pubblicazione: Singapore : , : Springer Singapore Pte. Limited, , 2024
©2023
Edizione: 1st ed.
Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (577 pages)
Disciplina: 599.885
Altri autori: Idani'ichi  
KimuraDaiji  
IhobeHiroshi  
HashimotoChie  
Nota di contenuto: Intro -- Foreword -- Introduction -- Contents -- Contributors -- Part I: Dawn of Bonobo Research -- A Journey to Discover Wamba -- Prologue -- From Mbandaka to Ikela: A Journey by Peugeot -- From Yaloya Church and Lake Benait to Yalosidi -- From Yalosidi to Kele -- Seeing a Bonobo for the First Time -- A New Beginning with Bicycle: A Trip to Bokungu -- To Djolu: Imprisoned in Bokondo -- Mishap at Bolamba -- Finally, to Wamba -- Bonobos in Wamba -- Epilogue -- From the Early Days of Bonobo Research -- The Road to Wamba -- From the First Survey to Success in Feeding Bonobos -- From the New Version of "The Pygmy Chimpanzee" -- Turbulent Times for Bonobos in Wamba -- Trends in Bonobo Research Through the 1990s and Name Change -- E Group's Fission and Changes in Intergroup Relations -- Kame and Her Sons -- Poaching Incidents -- News of Other E-Group Members -- Growth Retardation and the Desire for Sharing Interests -- Bonobo-ness? -- References -- Science's Early Reception of a "New" Ape -- References -- Column: Mongo Forest -- Column: Wamba-Base Camp for My Study in Zaïre -- References -- Column: Following Bonobos in the Forest -- Column: Researchers Are Part of the Wamba Ecosystem -- Part II: Physiology and Genetics -- Sexual Behaviors and Hormonal Background of Female Bonobos -- Introduction -- Sexual Swelling Cycle -- Sex Hormone Dynamics -- Relation Between Maximal Swelling Phase (MSP) and Ovulation -- Prolonged Sexual Receptivity -- Sexual Swelling and GG Rubbing -- Why Is Sexual Receptivity Prolonged in Female Bonobos? -- Conclusion -- References -- Personality Quirks and Polymorphic Genes in Bonobos -- Introduction: What Is Personality, and How to Study It? -- Primate Personalities -- Why Study Bonobo Personality? -- What Did We Learn About the Personalities of Wamba Bonobos? -- The Genetics of Personality.
What Did Wamba Bonobos Reveal About the Genetics of Three Personality-Related Genes? -- Conclusions -- References -- Within- and Between-Group Kin Structure of Wild Bonobos in Comparison to Other African Great Apes -- Introduction -- Methodology for Analysis of Kinship -- Noninvasive DNA Sampling -- Autosomal and Y-chromosomal Microsatellite Analysis -- Mitochondrial DNA Analysis -- Kin Structure Within Groups -- Male Reproductive Skew -- Kinship Among Philopatric Males -- Kinship Among Immigrant Females -- Kin Structure Among Neighboring Groups -- Male Gene Flow Between Groups -- Kinship Among Males of Neighboring Groups -- Kinship Among Females of Neighboring Groups -- Social Systems of Bonobos with Respect to Kin Structure -- Conclusions -- Materials and Methods -- References -- Part III: Behavior and Development -- Hunting and Meat-Eating Behaviors of Bonobos at Wamba: Comparison with Other Bonobo Study Sites -- Introduction -- Frequency of Meat-Eating -- Prey Preferences -- Hunting Techniques and Meat Transfer -- Comparison with Chimpanzees -- Conclusion -- References -- The Puzzle of Pan Tool Use: Why Are Bonobos So Different from Chimpanzees in Their Use of Tools? -- Introduction -- Tool Use at Wamba and Other Sites -- Bonobos and Chimpanzees Compared -- Testing the Main Hypotheses for Tool Use -- Extrinsic and Intrinsic Drivers of Tool Use -- Sex Differences in Object Manipulation -- Future Directions -- Conclusions -- References -- A Closer Look at Grooming Patterns in Bonobos -- Introduction -- Body Site and Body Orientation Preferences -- Hygienic Functions of Social Grooming -- Social Functions of Social Grooming -- Mutual Grooming and Polyadic Grooming -- Conclusion -- References -- Bonobo Gestures, Meanings, and Context -- Introduction -- The Gesture That Rocked the Boat -- New Gesture Just Dropped -- The Gestures Were There All Along.
Gesture Reloaded -- Up Next in Gesture Research (Conclusion) -- References -- Multiple Phases of Natal Transfer Process in Female Bonobos and Factors Underlying Each Phase: Findings from Long-Term Observations in Wild Populations -- Introduction -- Long-Term Data Collection and Management -- Bonobo Groups at Wamba -- Individual Daily Presence Records -- Definition of Terms -- Data Processing -- Documenting Emigration/Immigration Events -- Overview of Collected Demographic Data -- Relations with Intergroup Encounters -- Destination of the Females Who Have Dispersed from Their Natal Group -- Temporal Flow of the Female Transfer Process -- Age at Emigration and Immigration -- Duration of Temporary Breakaways and Visits -- Interval from Immigration to First Parturition -- Age at First Parturition -- Proximate Mechanisms Underlying Each Transfer Phase -- Pre-Dispersal Phase: Developmental Thresholds -- Independence from Mothers -- Pubertal Changes -- Dispersal Phase: Role of Intergroup Encounters in Dispersal Decision -- Pre-Settlement Phase: Female Preferences for New Groups -- Decreased Risk of Secondary Transfer -- Social Advantage Due to the Presence of Native Conspecifics -- Settlement Phase: How to Acquire New Group Membership -- Conclusions -- References -- Social Behaviors of Nulliparous Adolescent Female Bonobos -- Introduction -- Wamba E Group -- Behaviors of Adolescent Females Before Migration -- Wandering After Emigration -- Behaviors of Adolescent Females After Immigration -- Relationships Between Adolescent Females and SSFs -- Conclusion -- References -- Column: What Kinds of Sexual Functions Does Genito-Genital Rubbing Have as a Sociosexual Behavior? -- References -- Column: Food Sharing in Rich Environments -- References -- Column: Staying Together -- References -- Column: Exploring Bonobo Habitat Use in Wamba: Findings and Implications.
References -- Part IV: Social Relationships -- Aggressive Behaviors and Social Dominance in Bonobos -- Introduction -- Behavioral Components of Aggression -- Aggressive Behaviors -- Reactions of the Recipients of Aggressive Behavior -- Reaction of Bystanders -- Context and Function of Aggression -- Food Resources -- Mating Opportunities -- Social Dominance and Coalition Formation -- Dominance Among Males and Agonistic Support by Mothers -- Female Superiority Over Males and Importance of Female-Female Cooperation -- Inter-Group Aggression -- 3-2-6 Severity of Aggression -- Post-Conflict Behaviors -- Conclusion -- References -- Social Relationships in Female Bonobos -- Introduction -- Female Social Relationships Indicated in Dyadic Grooming -- Female Social Relationships Found in Sexual Interactions and the Distribution of Neighboring Individuals -- Conclusions -- Methods -- References -- Intermale Relationships in Wild Bonobos at Wamba -- Introduction -- Development and Changes in Social Relationships with Mothers and Other Group Members -- Male Philopatry and Intergroup Relationships -- Affiliative Relationships Among Males -- Agonistic Interactions Between Males -- Changes in Alpha Females and Alpha Males -- Competition for Reproductive Success -- Conclusion -- References -- Potential Benefits of Intergroup Associations and Chronological Changes of Intergroup Relationships in Bonobos -- Introduction -- Reduced Food Competition: A Prerequisite for Intergroup Associations -- Benefits of Intergroup Associations -- Variations in Intergroup Interactions -- Chronological Changes in Intergroup Relationships -- Human Disturbance and Impact of Habituation -- Conclusion -- References -- Column: From Nests and Videos to Wamba Bonobos -- References -- Column: Intergroup Aggression in Bonobos at Wamba -- Reference.
Part V: Coexistence of Local People and Bonobos -- History of Anthropological Studies Around Wamba -- Introduction -- Description of the Bongando People -- Distribution, Language, and Name of the Bongando Ethnic Group -- Ecological Environment -- Subsistence Activities -- Agriculture -- Hunting -- Fishing -- Gathering -- Animal Husbandry -- Wage Labor and Commerce -- Social Structure -- Lineage System -- Kinship and Marriage -- Religion and Other Cultural Characteristics -- Past Studies on the Bongando -- Linguistic Studies -- Anthropological Studies -- Ethnography in the Colonial Era -- Anthropological Studies After Independence -- Conclusion -- References -- Subsistence Activities and Forest Utilization among the Bongando People Before and After the Congo War -- Introduction -- Changes in Subsistence Activities Related to Fauna -- A Dual Life in the Village and the Forest -- Changes in the Prevalence of Hunting Methods -- Decrease in Animal Population, Increase in Snare Traps -- Changes in Fishing Methods -- Less Time-Consuming, more Reliable -- Changes in Subsistence Activities Related to Flora -- General Description of Agriculture -- Homemade Spirits: A Replacement for Cash Crops -- The Commercialization of Non-Timber Forest Products -- Commercial Activities by Local People -- Discussion -- Impact on Fauna -- Impacts on Flora -- The Potential of Lepidopteran Larvae as a Sustainable Source of Income -- Conclusion -- Method -- References -- Change of the Distribution Network around the Wamba Region -- Introduction -- Distribution Network in DR Congo up to Congo War -- Colonial Era -- Independence and Beyond -- Congo War -- Recent Trade Activities around Wamba Region -- Change of Distribution Network around Wamba -- River Trade with Mbandaka -- Land Trade with Kisangani Area -- Growth of Local Markets -- Long-Distance Peddling -- Discussion.
Current Status of Trade Activities around the Wamba Region.
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ISBN: 981-9947-88-X
Formato: Materiale a stampa
Livello bibliografico Monografia
Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
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