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A resurgence in reproductive behavior in a previously inactive male orangutan ( Pongo pygmaeus abelii )
Author(s) -
O'Donoghue E. R.
Publication year - 1982
Publication title -
zoo biology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.5
H-Index - 54
eISSN - 1098-2361
pISSN - 0733-3188
DOI - 10.1002/zoo.1430010210
Subject(s) - biology , offspring , zoology , sexual behavior , relocation , reproductive biology , ecology , genetics , developmental psychology , pregnancy , psychology , computer science , programming language , lactation
A male orangutan, who had sired one offspring in 1973, displayed no sexual activity over a period of years despite the continuing presence of his mate. Reproductive behavior recurred after (1) relocation to a new environment, (2) an apparent reduction in obesity, and (3) the introduction of a novel female conspecific.
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