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1) The study investigated using call playback to survey golden-backed uakaris (Cacajao melanocephalus), an elusive primate inhabiting flooded forests, and to understand the functions of their vocalizations. 2) The researchers played recordings of "tchó" calls, a loud call uttered in various contexts, to simulate the presence of other monkeys. They found that playback increased calling and altered behaviors, but did not cause habituation. 3) Call playback shows potential as a survey tool for locating the

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