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Capturing and marking howler monkeys for field behavioral studies

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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.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)527-533
Number of pages7
JournalPrimates
Volume17
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - Oct 1976
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Animal Science and Zoology

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