Squirrel Monkey

Social cohesion and the structure of attention

Papers mainly derived from material presented at a conference sponsored by the Association of Social Anthropologists of the Commonwealth which was held at St. John's College, Oxford, 4-11 July 1973.

Year Published: 1975Topics: Natural Behavior, Social Housing & CompanionshipAnimal Type: Baboon, Capuchin, Chimpanzee, Gibbon, Lemur, Macaque, Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate, Owl Monkey, Squirrel Monkey, Vervet (African Green Monkey)

Citation: Chance, M. R. A. 1975. Social cohesion and the structure of attention. In: Biosocial Anthropology. Fox, R. (ed), 93-113. John Wiley and Sons, New York, NY.

Physiologic measures of nonhuman primates during physical restraint and chemical immobilization

Of 56 physically restrained [during blood collection] primates, 30 (54%) experienced severe metabolic acidosis (p. 866). The animals had more rapid respiration and pulse rates, higher rectal temperatures, and larger base deficit. ... Primates immobilized with ketamine ... had a...

Year Published: 1977Animal Type: Baboon, Capuchin, Macaque, Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate, Squirrel Monkey

Citation: Bush, M., Custer, R., Smeller, J. et al. 1977. Physiologic measures of nonhuman primates during physical restraint and chemical immobilization. Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association 171, 866-869.

Behavioral and adrenocorticoid responsiveness of squirrel monkeys to a live snake: is flight necessarily stressful?

Social companions eliminate the adrenocortical response to the presentation of a snake.

Year Published: 1981Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Squirrel Monkey

Citation: Vogt, J. L., Coe, C. L., Levine, S. 1981. Behavioral and adrenocorticoid responsiveness of squirrel monkeys to a live snake: is flight necessarily stressful? Behavioral and Neural Biology 32, 391-405.

Cortisol responses under different housing conditions in female squirrel monkeys

Plasma levels of cortisol were significantly lower in pair-housed females than in those living in a social group or individually. The increment in cortisol levels after stress (handling and ether anesthesia) also was smaller in females housed in pairs. Dominant...

Year Published: 1982Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Squirrel Monkey

Citation: Gonzalez, C. A., Coe, C. L., Levine, S. 1982. Cortisol responses under different housing conditions in female squirrel monkeys. Psychoneuroendocrinology 7, 209-216.

Hormonal responses accompanying fear and agitation in the squirrel monkey

The presence of a social partner reduced signs of behavioral disturbance. Dominant and subordinate partners of male pairs did not differ in their plasma cortisol levels.

Year Published: 1982Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Squirrel Monkey

Citation: Coe, C. L., Franklin, D., Smith, E. R. et al. 1982. Hormonal responses accompanying fear and agitation in the squirrel monkey. Physiology and Behavior 29, 1051-1057.

Deep woodchip litter: Hygiene, feeding, and behavioral enhancement in eight primate species

Sixty-seven animals from eight primate species were used to assess improved husbandry techniques. The presence of woodchips as a direct-contact litter decreased inactivity and fighting, and increased time spent on the ground. Placing food in the deep litter led to...

Year Published: 1982Topics: Environmental Enrichment, Housing, Husbandry & ManagementAnimal Type: Capuchin, Lemur, Macaque, Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate, Squirrel Monkey, Vervet (African Green Monkey)

Citation: Chamove, A. S., Anderson, J. R., Morgan-Jones, S. C. et al. 1982. Deep woodchip litter: Hygiene, feeding, and behavioral enhancement in eight primate species. International Journal for the Study of Animal Problems 3, 308-318.

Presence of companion moderates arousal of monkeys with restricted social experience

When placed in a novel environment for 30 minutes, the juveniles emitted significantly more high-pitched vocalizations when tested alone than when tested in the presence of the companion. A significant elevation of plasame cortisol was observed only when animals were...

Year Published: 1984Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Squirrel Monkey

Citation: Hennessy, M. B. 1984. Presence of companion moderates arousal of monkeys with restricted social experience. Physiology and Behavior 33, 393-398.

Medical care and management of the squirrel monkey

Squirrel monkeys .... lack ischeal callosities and therefore are prone to the development of sores if they are not provided with suitable structures on which to climb and perch. Squirrel monkeys prefer a flat, shelf-type surface for sleeping, but animals...

Year Published: 1985Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Squirrel Monkey

Citation: Abee, C. R. 1985. Medical care and management of the squirrel monkey. In: Handbook of Squirrel Monkey Research. Rosenblum, L. A. , Coe, C. L. (ed), 447-488. Plenum Press, New York, NY.

Social influences on conditioned cortisol secretion in the squirrel monkey

Female squirrel monkeys exposed to footshock with conspecifics had lower cortisol levels than those tested alone.

Year Published: 1985Topics: Social Housing & CompanionshipAnimal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Squirrel Monkey

Citation: Stanton, M. E., Patterson, J. M., Levine, S. 1985. Social influences on conditioned cortisol secretion in the squirrel monkey. Psychoneuroendocrinology 10, 125-134.

The Ecology of Squirrel Monkeys in Costa Rica

Year Published: 1986Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Squirrel Monkey

Citation: Boinski, S. 1986. The Ecology of Squirrel Monkeys in Costa Rica. University of Texas at Austin, Austin.