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Table 2 Mean duration of the maximum swelling phase (MSP) for each reproductive state

From: Mixed messages: wild female bonobos show high variability in the timing of ovulation in relation to sexual swelling patterns

Reproductive state

Mean duration of the MSP

SD

Number of cycles

Number of females

Cycling

11.8

7.1

41

11

Pregnant

10.5

5.9

4

3

Early lactation

8.6

6.1

25

9