Fedigan, Linda M.Digweed, Shannon Marie2005-08-162005-08-1620040612976866http://hdl.handle.net/1880/41458Bibliography: p. 116-124The goal of animal communication research is often to identify the meaning and function of vocal signals. My analysis of white-faced capuchin alarm calls suggests two different types, "aerial" and "terrestrial", however, it does not provide support for any one traditional hypothesis (motivational, referential, affect-induction). Instead it suggests an integration of hypotheses; motivationally based calls allow functionally distinct responses via effects on listener attention. Analysis of lost calls suggests they provide cues to location and individual identity, facilitating antiphonal responses from receivers, which then provide mutual benefits. Finally, my analysis of close contact "huh" calls suggest, due to cues to identity and call frequency in close proximity situations, that calls facilitate within-group spacing. Overall, my research provides an integration of theoretical concepts, through analysis of the mechanisms and function of capuchin alarm calls. Additionally, analysis of lost and "huh" calls provides a better understanding of the white-faced capuchin vocal repertoire.x, 124 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.engUniversity of Calgary graduate students retain copyright ownership and moral rights for their thesis. You may use this material in any way that is permitted by the Copyright Act or through licensing that has been assigned to the document. For uses that are not allowable under copyright legislation or licensing, you are required to seek permission.master thesis10.11575/PRISM/16747AC1 .T484 2004 D54