A simple device for stimulating gummivory in tamarins (Saguinus) (1993)

LeBlanc, D.

Abstract

A simple, custom-made gum-tree was tested. The artificial gum-tree was hung vertically from the top of the cage with two screw hooks, and placed ideally two or more feet from existing branches and cage walls. All tamarins under 3.5 years in the study utilized the artificial gum-tree. Older tamarins in general ignored this device, but did take gum arabic and diluted maple syrup from a small food bowl. [Abstract of this work has also been published in: The Shape of Enrichment 2(3): 5, 1993; LeBlanc D; Tamarins also feed on exudates.]