Handbook of Squirrel Monkey Research

C.L. Coe, Leonard A. Rosenblum (Herausgeber)

Buch | Softcover

501 Seiten

2012 | Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1985
Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
978-1-4757-0814-1 (ISBN)

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As the editors of the first book on the squirrel monkey prophesied in 1968,* there has been an incredible expansion in primate research during the past 16 years. Their projection that the squirrel monkey would play an increasingly important role in this research effort has also come to be true during the ensuing years. One inadvertent result of the rapid growth, however, is that it has become more and more difficult for investigators to keep track of new information, both in their own disciplines and in related fields. For scientists who study and use the squirrel monkey in research, this problem is particularly pronounced, because articles are often published in specialized and disparate journals. We felt that a new synthesis of the vast amount of information on Saimiri would resolve this problem and would provide an extremely valuable com panion volume to the first book. The idea grew out of a small symposium held at the IX Congress of the International Primatological Society in Atlanta, Geor gia, during August, 1982. Following the format of The Squirrel Monkey, ad ditional authors were invited to discuss advances in areas which had experi enced exceptional growth or to review basic information that would be of practical value to future researchers. Even with focused topics and synthetic reviews, the wealth of new data resulted in many long manuscripts. In response to the continuing problems with Saimiri nomenclature, Richard Thorington has provided us with a definitive statement on squirrel monkey taxonomy.

1 The Taxonomy and Distribution of Squirrel Monkeys (Saimiri).- 1. Introduction.- 2. Methodology.- 3. Methods.- 4. Results.- 5. Discussion.- Appendix 1. Taxonomic Borborygme.- Appendix 2. Specimens Examined.- References.- 2 The Behavior of Squirrel Monkeys (Saimiri) in Natural Environments.- 1. Introduction.- 2. Specializations.- 3. Activity Pattern.- 4. Group Size.- 5. Home Range.- 6. Social Behavior and Organization.- 7. Relations with Other Species.- References.- 3 Cognition in Squirrel Monkeys: A Contemporary Perspective.- 1. Introduction.- 2. Sensory, Motor, and Cognitive Attributes Underlying Behavior.- 3. Performance on Selected Laboratory Tasks.- 4. Expression of Cognitive and Sensorimotor Characteristics in Everyday Behavior.- 5. Topics for Future Research.- 6. Conclusion.- References.- 4 Squirrel Monkey Communication.- 1. Introduction.- 2. Overview of the Vocal Repertoire.- 3. Inherited and Experiential Influences on Squirrel Monkey Vocalization.- 4. Visual Displays.- 5. Olfactory Communication.- 6. Conclusion.- References.- 5 Physiological Consequences of Maternal Separation and Loss in the Squirrel Monkey.- 1. Introduction.- 2. Normal Development and Basic Separation Procedures.- 3. Adrenal Responses to Maternal Separation.- 4. Effect of Environmental Conditions and Social Support.- 5. Effect of Repeated Separation Experiences.- 6. Importance of Adrenal Activation during Separation.- 7. Effect of Separation on the Immune System.- 8. Neurotransmitter Activity during Separation.- 9. General Considerations.- References.- 6 Effects of Surrogate-Rearing on the Infant Squirrel Monkey.- 1. Introduction.- 2. Responsiveness to the Surrogate.- 3. Responses to Separation and Novelty.- 4. Social Behavior.- 5. Atypical Behaviors.- 6. Summary of Comparisons with Macaques.- References.- 7 Reproductive Cyclicity and Breeding in the Squirrel Monkey.- 1. Introduction.- 2. The Reproductive Cycle.- 3. Ovulation and Fertilization.- 4. Captivity Breeding and Artificial Insemination.- 5. Pregnancy.- 6. Embryonic Development.- 7. Pregnancy Outcome.- 8. Summary.- References.- 8 The Endocrine System of the Squirrel Monkey.- 1. Introduction.- 2. Hormone Profile.- 3. Annual Reproductive Pattern.- 4. Diurnal Hormone Rhythm.- 5. Hormone Changes at Puberty.- 6. Effect of Body Weight.- 7. Hormone Differences in Saimiri Females.- 8. Psychological Influences on Hormone Secretion.- 9. General Considerations.- References.- 9 Thermoregulation in the Squirrel Monkey.- 1. Basic Concepts.- 2. Autonomic Thermoregulatory Responses.- 3. Behavioral Thermoregulation.- 10 Sneezing Behavior in the Squirrel Monkey and Its Biological Significance.- 1. Introduction.- 2. Sneezing Behaviors: A Closer Look.- 3. On Functions and Effects.- 4. Sneezing Behaviors: What Function?.- 5. The Hypotheses on Trial.- 6. Sneezing: Functional Aspects.- 7. Epilogue.- References.- 11 Visual System of the Squirrel Monkey.- 1. Introduction.- 2. Organization of the Visual System.- 3. Visual Capacities.- References.- 12 Use of Squirrel Monkeys in Cardiovascular Research.- 1. Introduction.- 2. Naturally Occurring Atherosclerosis.- 3. Dietary Effects on Atherosclerosis.- 4. Additional Effects on Diet-Induced Atherosclerosis.- 5. Summary of Lesions and Complications of Atherosclerosis.- 6. Stress-Induced Cardiomyopathy.- 7. Behaviorally Induced Hypertension.- 8. Diseases Complicating the Use of Squirrel Monkeys in Cardiovascular Research.- 9. Conclusion.- References.- 13 Behavioral Pharmacology of the Squirrel Monkey.- 1. Introduction: Procedures in Behavioral Pharmacology.- 2. Determinants of theBehavioral Effects of Drugs.- 3. Behavioral Effects of Drugs in the Squirrel Monkey.- 4. Discriminative Stimulus Properties of Drugs.- 5. Drugs As Consequent Events.- 6. Drug Effects on Social Behavior.- 7. Comparison of Behavioral Effects of Drugs in the Squirrel Monkey with Other Species.- 8. Summary and Conclusions.- References.- 14 Nutrition and Metabolism of the Squirrel Monkey.- 1. Diet.- 2. Requirements for Specific Nutrients.- 3. Growth and Body Composition As Affected by Diet.- 4. Nutritional and Metabolic Interactions.- References.- 15 Immunology and Pathology of the Squirrel Monkey.- 1. Introduction.- 2. Simian Immunology.- 3. Agents of Disease.- 4. Infectious Agents, Immunological and Pathological Responses.- 5. Comments and Perspectives.- References.- 16 Medical Care and Management of the Squirrel Monkey.- 1. Introduction.- 2. Colony Husbandry.- 3. Principles of Medical Management.- 4. Diseases of the Squirrel Monkey.- 5. Normative Data.- References.

Erscheint lt. Verlag	26.11.2012
Zusatzinfo	223 Illustrations, black and white
Verlagsort	New York, NY
Sprache	englisch
Themenwelt	Naturwissenschaften ► Biologie ► Evolution
Themenwelt	Naturwissenschaften ► Biologie ► Zoologie
ISBN-10	1-4757-0814-9 / 1475708149
ISBN-13	978-1-4757-0814-1 / 9781475708141
Zustand	Neuware