Primate Vocalizations

Mandrill (Mandrillus sphinx)

Mandrill Vocalizations - video by Marcia Brown


Primate audio files recorded by Steven Haugereid

Sichuan Golden Monkey (Rhinopithecus r. roxellana)

These Golden Monkeys from China were recorded by Tim Knight at the Woodland Park Zoo in 1986

Note: These recordings are not very loud, so you may need to increase the volume on your player in order to hear the calls.

Related Journal Article:
Vocal behavior of captive Sichuan golden monkeys



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