Ramananjato, Veronarindra
Rabarijaonina, Tanjoniaina H. N. P.
Andriatiavina, Tsinjo S. A.
Randimbiarison, Finaritra
Razafindratsima, Onja H.
Funding for this research was provided by:
Rufford Foundation (33285-2)
American Society of Mammalogists,United States
World Wildlife Fund (EF11883)
Department of Integrative Biology, University of California Berkeley,United States
Center for African Studies, University of California Berkeley
American Philosophical Association
Primate Conservation
American Association of University Women
Philanthropic Educational Organization
Article History
Received: 25 November 2024
Accepted: 30 April 2025
First Online: 14 May 2025
Declarations
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: The authors declare no competing interests.
: All methods in this study were performed in accordance with relevant guidelines and regulations. Ethical and legal approval was obtained before the start of this study. Animal trapping and handling complied with the protocols approved by the University of California Berkeley’s Animal Care and Use Committee (AUP-2021-10-14771), and the Ministère de l’Environnement et du Développement Durable of Madagascar (authorization #297/21, #428/21, #137/22, and #048/23). Additionally, this research adhered to the legal requirements and ethical code of conduct for research in Madagascar outlined in Wilmé et al. (2016; Madagascar Conservation and Development) and equitable suggestions from Ramananjato and Blanco (2024; Lemur News). This research project also received approval from Madagascar National Parks, all Vondron’Olona Ifotony (VOI) from each village, and the ethical committee at Mention Zoologie et Biodiversité Animale (Université d’Antananarivo, Madagascar).