"First record of acoustic behaviour in Sulawesi bear cuscus (Ailurops u" by Ian Bool, Matthew Slaymaker et al.
Abstract Possum acoustic behaviour is complex and varies substantially, with some species having numerous calls used in various contexts, while other species are limited to one known vocalisation or non-vocal sounds. Here, we report that the first known recording of Sulawesi bear cuscus (Ailurops ursinus, 1824) acoustic behaviour and observations of associated behavioural displays. We observed an animal adopting a raised posture in apparent threat display and audio-recorded the concurrent short, harsh sounds. The animal produced a ‘chatter’, composed of four notes given at short, regular ...
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