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8. Old World Monkeys: Cercopithecids
8. Old World Monkeys: Cercopithecids
Pages 90-102
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, irus monkey, Java monkey, kra (or kera) , long-tail macaque, Philippine monkey Macaca fuscata Japanese macaque, snow monkey Macaca mulatta rhesus monkey Macaca nemestrina pigtail macaque Macaca nigra Celebes black ape, Sulawesi macaque, crested macaque, Cynopithecus niger Macaca radiata bonnet monkey 1 This is a list of scientific and common names of species discussed in this chapter, not a comprehensive taxonomic list.
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Colobus abyssinicus black and white colobus monkey Colobus badius red colobus Presbytis sp. langur Presbytis entellus hanuman langur, sacred langur Rhinopithecus sp.
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All agree that Asia has multiple genera of colobines, including Rhinopithecus (snub-nosed langurs -- one species is known as the Chinese golden monkey) and Nasalis (proboscis monkey)
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A similar situation to the savanna baboon exists for another common form of African monkey in captivity, Cercopithecus aethiops. The West African forms are the largest and have the greatest sexual dimorphism.
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The West African forms are likely ancestral to the wild populations found in several islands in the West Indies, but individuals from the West Indian population are smaller than those in the West African populations. Patas, talapoins, and mangabeys are also found in captivity with some frequency, and patas are also called hussar, military, or mustached monkeys by some exhibitors.
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Peanuts, popcorn, unsalted pretzels, dry cereal, shelled dry corn, millet seeds, and sunflower seeds can be used as treats; but potential contamination of natural food items should be considered, and reasonable caution is in order. Whereas adequate diets of wholesome foods obtained from the market can be achieved, it is far more convenient to ensure nutritional balance by using one of the many specially formulated commercial diets.
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The presence of strong matrilines is characteristic of groups of macaques and baboons in expanding populations, but strong matrilineal subgroups might not be universal. They are not readily detected in declining populations or in those in equilibrium, and evidence of strong matrilineal organization is not found even in expanding troops of sooty mangabeys (Cercocebus torquatus atys)
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Male-male competition is highly variable in expression, but in most groups male aggression is ritualized and produces few serious injuries. Under natural conditions, male transfer between groups during the breeding season might account for more wounding than males fighting over females (Ruehlmann and others 1988)
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COGNITION Studies of cognition using Old World monkeys have generally focused on macaque subjects. Rhesus monkeys have been the subject of numerous perceptual studies, and information on visual capacities is summarized in DeValois and Jacobs (1971)
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Institutions should provide social housing unless single housing is approved by the IACUC. PERSONNEL It is essential that personnel working with Old World monkeys be made aware of the various disease risks involved (Adams and others 1995)
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If any Old World monkey goes off-feed during an illness, it should be offered a variety of foods to stimulate appetite. For macaques, relatively bland but
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Ebola-Reston virus, another disease of Old World monkeys is not known to have caused any morbidity in laboratory animal workers (although serum titer conversions have been documented) , but the consequences of exposure are severe and prudent precautions must be observed (Adams and others 1995; CDC 1990; CDC-NIH 1993; NRC 1997a)
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The protective clothing, limited access of personnel, restriction of human interaction, disinfection requirements for equipment or objects being taken out of the quarantine areas, and relatively short holding times make many environmental enrichment and well-being programs used in normal colony situations difficult to accomplish during CDC quarantine. Nonetheless, many of the enrichment options discussed in Chapter 3 can be provided: some animals can be socially housed, caging can be arranged so that animals can see and hear each other, food treats and supplements that do not require special delivery devices can be offered, perches can be provided, and uniform procedures can be established early so that animals can anticipate regular husbandry events as soon as possible.
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