Introduction and integration of strangers into captive groups of tufted capuchins (Cebus apella) (1994)

Fragaszy, D. M., Baer, J., Adams-Curtis, L. E.

Abstract

Two to four unfamiliar animals were housed together for 3-5 days in one room of each resident group's two-room cage, while the resident group remained in the other room. ... Following the acclimation period, we permitted the resident group to mix with the newcomers in the full cage. ... No morbidity from aggression occurred at the time of introductions or during several months following. ... Introductions of adult females can be carried out with acceptable risk to the newcomers provided that careful monitoring occurs, so that the onset of severe aggression instigated by resident females toward new females can be avoided [by temporarily dividing the group for a few days]; juveniles can be introduced with minimal risk, and adult males can be introduced into groups lacking resident adult males with minimal risk.