Pairing Macaca fascicularis (1998)

Asvestas, C.

Abstract

A total of 11 compatible pairs of adult male long-tailed macaques were formed after partners had been given the opportunity to establish dominance-subordination relationships during a non-contact familiarization period. There were two minor fights which lasted a couple of seconds, resulting in only two minor injuries. The injured animals were given oral antibiotic and healed Three days after the animals were put in pairs, a few more minor fights eruptedbut there were no injuries.