Growth and reproduction in captive tufted capuchins (Cebus apella)
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D M Fragaszy1, L E Adams-Curtis
1Department of Psychology, University of Georgia, Athens 30602, USA. CMSPSY37@uga.cc.uga.edu
Abstract:
We present data on weight and reproduction from a colony of tufted capuchins monkeys (Cebus apella) over a 12 year period. The data constitute a normative record for this species. Weight at birth averages 210 g, and infants gain weight rapidly. Females typically first conceived just after their fifth birthday, and males were fertile by 4 years, 5 months. Interbirth intervals average 576 days. Eighty-seven percent of live-born infants survived past 6 months. Three of eight live-born infants that died prior to 6 months succumbed from trauma inflicted by cage mates.
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