Squirrel Monkey (eBook)

Front Cover 1
The Squirrel Monkey 4
Copyright Page 5
Table of Contents 10
List of Contributors 6
Preface 8
CHAPTER 1. Squirrel Monkey Taxonomy and Supply 14
I. Introduction 14
II. Taxonomy 15
III. Supply 26
REFERENCES 41
CHAPTER 2. The Parasites of Saimiri: in the Context of Platyrrhine Parasitism 
44 
I. Introduction 44
II. Review 47
III. Comment: Ecology, Behavior, and Phylogeny 71
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS 76
REFERENCES 76
CHAPTER 3. Observations of Squirrel Monkeys in a Colombian Forest 
82 
I. Introduction 82
II. The Study Site 83
III. Methods 84
IV. Observations 85
V. Discussion 94
VI. Conclusions 97
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS 97
REFERENCES 97
CHAPTER 4. The Squirrel Monkey in a Seminatural Environment 100
1. Introduction 101
II. The Environment 101
III. Observational Methods 108
IV. Chronology of Introduction and Adaptation to the Environment 109
V. Reproductive Patterns 110
VI. Population Dynamics and Colony Composition 118
VII. General Behavior 119
VIII. Social Behavior 127
IX. Experimental Projects 149
X. Notes on Husbandry and Possible Application from This Study 154
XI. Perspectives 156
REFERENCES 157
CHAPTER 5. Some Aspects of Female Reproductive Physiology in the Squirrel Monkey 160
I. Introduction 160
II. Reproductive Cyclicity 
161 
III. Problems of Reproduction 174
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS 180
REFERENCES 181
CHAPTER 6. Observations on the Relationship between Embryological Development,Time of 
184 
I. Introduction 184
II. Method 185
III. Observations 188
IV. Results 190
CHAPTER 7. Physical Growth and Dental Eruption in Captive-Bred Squirrel Monkeys, Saimiri sciureus 
206 
I. Introduction 206
II. Materials and Methods 207
III. Results 208
IV. Discussion 210
REFERENCES 218
CHAPTER 8. Mother—Infant Relations and Early Behavioral Development in the Squirrel Monkey 220
I. Introduction 220
II. Subjects 221
III. Methodology 221
IV. Mother — Infant Relations in Squirrel Monkeys 222
V. Infant Independent Behavioral Development 237
VI. Conclusion 244
ACKNOWLEDGMENT 245
REFERENCES 245
CHAPTER 9. Social Communication in the Squirrel Monkey 248
I. Introduction 248
II. Method 249
III. Results 249
IV. Summary and Conclusion 262
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS 265
REFERENCES 265
CHAPTER 10. The Learning and Sensory Capacities of the Squirrel Monkey in Phylogenetic Perspective 
268 
I. Introduction 269
II. Comparative Primate Behavior: Approach 
270 
III. Learning Set: Its Nature and Value as a Tool for Measuring the Basic Intelligence of Primates 271
IV. Learning-Set Skills of Saimiri 274
V. Delayed-Response Skills 299
VI. Patterned-String Studies 303
VII. Operant-Conditioning Studies 304
VIII. Punishment Effects 305
IX. Light as a Reinforcer 306
X. Fear Studies 307
XI. Curiosity 309
XII. Maze Learning 311
XIII. Stereotyped Behaviors 313
XIV. Sensory Capacities of Saimiri 314
XV. Discussion 322
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS 325
REFERENCES 325
CHAPTER 11. Brain Mechanisms in the Behavior of the Squirrel Monkey 
332 
I. Introduction 332
II. Characteristic Features of the Squirrel Monkey Brain 333
III. Techniques for Neurophysiological and Chronic Brain/Behavior Studies 
339 
IV. Brain Mechanisms and Behavior 343
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS 356
REFERENCES 356
CHAPTER 12. The Squirrel Monkey in Aerospace Medical Research 360
I. Space Flight Experiments 361
II. Laboratory Experiments under Unusual Environmental Conditions 364
III. Summary 375
REFERENCES 375
CHAPTER 13. Use of the Squirrel Monkey in Pharmacology 378
I. Introduction 378
II. Special Considerations 380
III. Selected Data 383
IV. Summary and Conclusions 403
REFERENCES 404
CHAPTER 14. The Laboratory Care and Clinical Management of Saimiri (Squirrel Monkeys) 406
I. Introduction 407
II. Laboratory Acclimatization 407
III. Nutrition 411
IV. Handling and Restraint 414
V. Anesthetics 415
VI. Collection and Withdrawal of Body Fluids 417
VII. Infusion Techniques 420
VIII. Prophylactic, Diagnostic, and Therapeutic Measures 420
IX. Summary 428
REFERENCES 428
APPENDIX: Base-line Blood Determinations of the Squirrel Monkey (Saimiri sciureus) 
430 
SUPPLEMENTARY BIBLIOGRAPHY 434
Author Index 447
Subject Index 457