Capturing and marking howler monkeys for field behavioral studies
Primates
By: N.J. Scott Jr., A.F. Scott, and L.A. Malmgren
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Abstract
Methods for capturing and marking howler monkeys for ecological studies are discussed. Systems for capturing and handling animals are compared. A dart with liquid Sernylan for capture and Sernylan or Ketamine as a holding drug was preferred to darts using powdered succinylcholine chloride (SCC) and ether. The effectiveness of both Sernylan and SCC is compared and dosages are given for Sernylan in howler monkeys and SCC for howlers and capuchins. The advantages of Ketamine over ether as a holding drug are discussed. Animals can be marked with leg-bands, collars, and freeze-branding.
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Capturing and marking howler monkeys for field behavioral studies |
| Series title | Primates |
| DOI | 10.1007/BF02382910 |
| Volume | 17 |
| Year Published | 1976 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Springer |
| Contributing office(s) | Western Ecological Research Center |
| Description | 7 p. |
| First page | 527 |
| Last page | 533 |