Recognition of partially concealed leopards by wild bonnet macaques (Macaca radiata) The role of the spotted coat

Wildbonnetmacaques (Macacaradiata) have been shown to recognize models of leopards (Panthera pardus), based on their configuration and spotted yellow coat. This study examined whether bonnetmacaques could recognize the spotted and dark melanic morph when partiallyconcealed by vegetation. Seven troops were studied at two sites in southern India, the Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary and the Kalakad-Mundanthurai Tiger […]