The Dwarf and Mouse Lemurs of Madagascar: Biology, Behavior and Conservation Biogeography of the Cheirogaleidae

doi:10.1017/CBO9781139871822

The dwarf and mouse lemurs of Madagascar are two very species-rich lemur genera, yet there is a relative paucity of information on this primate family in published literature. In this first ever treatment of the Cheirogaleidae, international experts are brought together to review and integrate our current knowledge of the behaviour, physiology, ecology, genetics and biogeography of these species. A wide range of direct and indirect research methods that are currently used to study these cryptic nocturnal solitary foragers are described. By uniting often disparate research on captive and free-ranging taxa and synthesising recent methodological advances, this book provides new insights that will encourage further studies of this fascinating primate family. This synthesis will provide an incentive for more integrative studies of the Cheirogaleidae in captivity and in the wild, enabling the impacts of deforestation and other factors to be identified and directions for future conservation efforts to be established.

'… a very useful overview for anyone interested in nocturnal primates and in Madagascan biogeography. Many of the chapters provide excellent syntheses and cover conflicting theories, backed by a ready-made reading list on the subject, which contextualise the datasets presented to help address particular questions. There is no doubt our knowledge of these cryptic little lemurs will continue to expand substantially in the future, building on many of the diverse studies presented in this book.'

Anna T. C. Feistner Source: Primate Eye

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Frontmatter
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Contents
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List of contributors
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Foreword
pp xv-xx
- By Robert W. Sussman
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Part I - Cheirogaleidae: evolution, taxonomy, and genetics
pp 1-2
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1 - Cheirogaleid diversity and evolution: big questions about small primates
pp 3-20
- By Anne D. Yoder, Duke University, USA, David W. Weisrock, University of Kentucky, USA, Rodin M. Rasoloarison, Université d'Antananarivo, Madagascar, Peter M. Kappeler, Behavioural Ecology & Sociobiology Unit, German Primate Center (DPZ), Germany
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2 - The taxonomy of Cheirogaleidae: an ever-expanding species list
pp 21-53
- By Colin Groves, Australian National University, Australia
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3 - Mitogenomics of the family Cheirogaleidae and relationships to taxonomy and biogeography in Madagascar
pp 54-93
- By Edward E. Louis, Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium, USA, Runhua Lei, Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium, USA
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4 - Why cheirogaleids are bad models for primate ancestors: a phylogenetic reconstruction
pp 94-112
- By Curswan A. Andrews, University of Fort Hare, South Africa, Hajarimanitra Rambeloarivony, University of Fort Hare, South Africa, Fabien Génin, University of Fort Hare, South Africa, Judith C. Masters, University of Fort Hare, South Africa
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5 - Contact zones and species sympatry in dwarf lemurs (genus Cheirogaleus): the roles of ecological adaptation and sexual selection
pp 113-132
- By James P. Herrera, American Museum of Natural History, USA, Tongasoa Lydia, University of Antananarivo, Madagascar, Patricia C. Wright, Stony Brook University, USA
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Part II - Methods for studying captive and wild cheirogaleids
pp 133-134
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6 - How to anesthetize mouse lemurs
pp 135-160
- By Sabine B.R. Kästner, University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover, Germany, Julia Tünsmeyer, University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover, Germany, Alexandra F. Schütter, University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover, Germany
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7 - Microcebus murinus – a unique primate for modeling human brain disorders, including Alzheimer's disease and bovine spongiform encephalopathy
pp 161-173
- By Jean-Michel Verdier, Université de Montpellier, Paris, France, Nadine Mestre-Francés, Université de Montpellier, Paris, France
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8 - Life history variation in mouse lemurs (Microcebus murinus, M. lehilahytsara): the effect of environmental and phylogenetic determinants
pp 174-194
- By Elke Zimmermann, University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover, Germany, Ute Radespiel, University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover, Germany, Nadine Mestre-Francés, Université de Montpellier, Paris, France, Jean-Michel Verdier, Université de Montpellier, Paris, France
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9 - The effects of the lunar cycle, temperature, and rainfall on the trapping success of wild brown mouse lemurs (Microcebus rufus) in Ranomafana National Park, southeastern Madagascar
pp 195-209
- By Anja M. Deppe, Stony Brook University, USA, Andrea Baden, Centre ValBio, Madagascar, Patricia C. Wright, Stony Brook University, USA
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10 - Tiny samples from tiny lemurs: methodological considerations for endoparasite analyses in mouse lemurs
pp 210-219
- By Sharon E. Kessler, McGill University, Canada, Ute Radespiel, University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover, Germany, Kathrin S. Schaber, University of Veterinary Medicine, Institute of Zoology, Hannover, Germany, Christina Strube, University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover, Germany
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11 - A review of ectoparasites in the Cheirogaleidae
pp 220-232
- By Sarah Zohdy, Auburn University, USA, Lance A. Durden, Georgia Southern University, USA
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Part III - Cheirogaleidae: behavior and ecology
pp 233-234
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12 - Morphology, behaviour, ranging patterns and habitat use of the northern giant mouse lemur Mirza zaza in Sahamalaza, northwestern Madagascar
pp 235-254
- By E. Johanna Rode-Margono, Oxford Brookes University, UK, Christoph Schwitzer, Bristol Zoological Society, UK, K. Anne-Isola Nekaris, Oxford Brookes University, UK
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13 - Living in riverine and xeric forests: Microcebus griseorufus at Beza Mahafaly, southwestern Madagascar
pp 255-280
- By Emilienne Rasoazanabary, Stony Brook University, USA, Laurie R. Godfrey, University of Massachusetts, USA
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14 - Determinants of isotopic variation in two sympatric mouse lemur species from northwestern Madagascar
pp 281-304
- By Laura Heck, Universität Zürich, Switzerland, Brooke Crowley, University of Cincinnati, USA, Sandra Thorén, University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover, Germany, Ute Radespiel, University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover, Germany
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15 - Your food, my food: patterns of resource use in two sympatric mouse lemur species
pp 305-316
- By Sandra Thorén, University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover, Germany, Kate F. Carstens, University of Cape Town, South Africa, Doreen Schwochow, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Sweden, Ute Radespiel, University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover, Germany
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16 - The physiology of phyletic dwarfi sm in Cheirogaleidae
pp 317-334
- By Fabien Génin, University of Fort Hare, South Africa, Judith C. Masters, University of Fort Hare, South Africa
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17 - Possible causes and consequences of different hibernation patterns in Cheirogaleus species – Mitovy fatsy sahala
pp 335-350
- By Kathrin H. Dausmann, University of Hamburg, Germany, Marina B. Blanco, Duke Lemur Center, USA
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Part IV - Cheirogaleidae: sensory ecology, communication, and cognition
pp 351-352
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18 - Seed dispersal by mouse lemurs: do Microcebus represent a unique frugivorous guild?
pp 353-365
- By Kim Valenta, McGill University, Canada, Shawn M. Lehman, University of Toronto, Canada
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19 - Predation in the dark: antipredator strategies of Cheirogaleidae and other nocturnal primates
pp 366-380
- By Claudia Fichtel, German Primate Center, Germany
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20 - The gray mouse lemur (Microcebus murinus): a novel cognitive primate brain aging model
pp 381-404
- By Jean-Luc Picq, Université Paris 8, France
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21 - Acoustic divergence in communication of cheirogaleids with special emphasis to mouse lemurs
pp 405-421
- By Elke Zimmermann, University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover, Germany
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22 - Modeling the origins of primate sociality: social fl exibility and kinship in mouse lemurs (Microcebus spp.)
pp 422-446
- By Sharon E. Kessler, McGill University, Canada, Ute Radespiel, University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover, Germany, Leanne T. Nash, Arizona State University, USA, Elke Zimmermann, University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover, Germany
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