• Dr.V.Mathivanan
• TanzeemAzeeza.S
• Dr.D.Leelavathi

The behavior of any species is the key factor for analyzing various patterns of lifestyle and the environment in which they survive. The behavior of the species can generally be recorded by understanding its facial expression, vocal communication, body gestures which also depend on the immediate vicinity of the animal where it dwells. Various behavioral patterns such as animal tool behavior were recorded where the macaque tried to use the tool for drinking water from its very own enclosure. Grooming behavior was predominantly observed among mother to juvenile, female macaque to male macaque and within female to female. Imprinting habit was noticed where the juveniles followed adult members of the group. Instinct behavior was eminent where the juveniles were attached to the female parent. Parental care was remarked where the mother (Macaca silenus) carried the offspring most of the time with her and had keen observation when the young one climbed the tree. Playful behavior was recorded among juveniles. Sexual behavior was heeded where the dominant male tries to mate with the female member of the group (13,14). The investigation of our study shows that the Macaca silenus exhibit distinct variations and fluctuations in the behavioral patterns with the elevated rate of dominance in the group. Our data provide the first evidence for the imprinting behavior of Macaca silenus in captivity.

Macaca silenus, Lion-Tailed Macaque, Imprinting Instinct.

"DEPORTMENT INQUIRY OF LION-TAILED MACAQUE, MACACA SILENUS IN CAPTIVE DOMAIN AND IN BREEDING ENCLOSURE", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.8, Issue 10, page no.b189-b198, October-2021, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2110122.pdf

"DEPORTMENT INQUIRY OF LION-TAILED MACAQUE, MACACA SILENUS IN CAPTIVE DOMAIN AND IN BREEDING ENCLOSURE", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.8, Issue 10, page no. ppb189-b198, October-2021, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2110122.pdf