Anthropogenic food enhancement alters the timing of maturational landmarks among wild savanna monkeys (Chlorocebus pygerythrus)
C. A. Schmitt, A. M. Rich, S.-A. R. Parke, M. B. Blaszczyk, J. D. Cramer, N. B. Freimer, J. P. Grobler, T. R. Turner
This study compares body condition and reproductive maturation in vervets with access to anthropogenic foods versus wild-foraging vervets, finding earlier reproductive maturation and increased body fat in the former.
bioRxiv · Apr 18, 2020 · PreprintZoology