Category Archives: bachelor

Domino Theory

Posted on February 21, 2011 by

I’m tapping deep in to my memory with this post, so if anyone that reads this blog is better versed in U.S. history please forgive me. I’ve titled the post “Domino Theory” after the pervasive Cold War thought that if … Continue reading →

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Dikos triumphant!

Posted on February 7, 2011 by

It took 7 months and change, but a known (though not well-followed bachelor) overthrew one of the project’s unit males. Last Saturday my colleagues and I were separated in the field studying our respective geladas, when they called me on … Continue reading →

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Ishmael Fails (Again), and Syringe Gets Lucky

Posted on October 24, 2010 by

The saying, “Third times a charm” does not apply to the life of a male gelada. Last month, I wrote a bit about some of my oldest gelada friends. These males were among the first bachelors I followed in 2008 … Continue reading →

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