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Area of Science:

  • Primatology
  • Wildlife Biology
  • Animal Capture and Marking

Background:

  • Accurate population data and individual identification are crucial for wildlife research and conservation.
  • Redtail monkeys (Cercopithecus ascanius) are a species requiring effective monitoring techniques.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe and evaluate a safe and efficient method for capturing and marking redtail monkeys.
  • To establish protocols for the ethical handling and release of captured primates.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized an air-powered darting rifle with syringe darts containing a Ketamine-Rompun mixture for initial capture.
  • Administered Ketamine for maintaining anesthesia during the marking procedures.
  • Marked adult males with radiotransmitters on nylon webbing collars.
  • Marked females with color-coded plastic washers on nylon webbing collars.

Main Results:

  • Successfully captured 27 out of 48 darted redtail monkeys.
  • 24 of the 27 captured monkeys were released unharmed, indicating a high success rate for safe release.
  • Established distinct marking methods for adult males (radiotransmitters) and females (color-coded washers).

Conclusions:

  • The described darting and marking techniques are effective for capturing and individually identifying redtail monkeys.
  • The methods prioritize animal welfare, with a high percentage of unharmed releases.
  • This study provides a valuable framework for future research and conservation efforts involving Cercopithecus ascanius.