National Zoological Park (U. S.), Department of Zoological Research, Animal Research Records, 1954, 1968-2000 : trap data, camp troop, 1986-1987.

Abstract

This field book is part of the animal research data of the Division of Zoological Research of the National Zoological Park (U. S.), which conducted research documenting the toque macaque of Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka. The research was mostly performed by Research Associate Wolfgang P. J. Dittus, Director of the Smithsonian Primate Biology Program in Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka. The present folder contains research forms showing trap data for the camp troop of studied macaques. The forms show ID initials and number, sex, weight, date trapped, date released, time processed, time trapped, time released, time bled, initial dose, subsequent doses, data on age and reproductive state, medical and dental data from samples and blood tests, fat folds, scars and wounds, with additional remarks and examinations, including on parasites. The dates range from September 17, 1986 to May 2, 1987.

Date Range

1986-1987

Start Date

Sep 17, 1986

End Date

May 02, 1987

Access Information

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Topic

• Macaques--Asia
• Zoology--Research

Place

• Sri Lanka
• Polonnaruwa

Form/Genre

• Fieldbook record
• Field notes
• Research notes

Accession #

SIA Acc. 15-268

Collection name

National Zoological Park (U. S.), Department of Zoological Research : animal research records, 1954, 1968-2000

Physical Description

1 field book

Physical Location

Smithsonian Institution Archives

Sublocation

Box 5, folder 14