Research Article

Locomotor Anatomy and Behavior of Patas Monkeys (Erythrocebus patas) with Comparison to Vervet Monkeys (Cercopithecus aethiops)

Table 2

Body composition. Percent contribution of major tissues to total body mass.

AnimalBody mass (g)MuscleBoneSkin

Patas male11260.044.215.211.3
Patas female4088.539.714.713.7
Vervet male6450.048.011.112.3
Vervet female3500.042.912.412.9