Birth Processes and Related Behaviors of Yunnan Snub-nosed Monkeys in Baimaxueshan Nature Reserve
Birth Processes and Related Behaviors of Yunnan Snub-nosed Monkeys in Baimaxueshan Nature Reserve
Mei Zhao1,2, Xiaoqin Zeng1, Wancai Xia1, Baoping Ren3,4, Hao Feng1, Fan Wang1, Qihai Zhou5,6* and Dayong Li1,7*
Postbirth behavior of Rhinopithecus bieti. (1) The birth tree. (2) The placenta, still on the branch where birth occurred. (3) XH embraced the infant and carried it to the ground. (4) LX eating for the first time after giving birth, one hour later. (5) XH nursing the infant. LX smelled her baby while it was in XH’s arms. (6) XH, still holding QJ, left LX. (7) XH kidnapped the infant from ML, who had been grooming it. The infant’s umbilical cord is barely visible. (8) CH grooming the infant.
Changes in LK prior to giving birth on March 15, 2017. (a) The vulva started to become red on February 25, 2017. (b) The vulva was redder, with a raised pattern, on February 26, 2017. (c) The vulva was bright red and protruded when LK sat on branch on March 8, 2017. (d) Transparent fluid was visible dripping from the vulva at 15:02 on March 14, 2017. (e) The vaginal orifice was black and wet at 16:02 on March 14, 2017, but she had yet to show discomfort. As the OMU went to feed, LK moved on the ground cautiously. (f) The engorged breast, with protruding nipple. (g) The vulva, covered with blood after giving birth. (h) LK embracing the infant with both hands in the early morning.
