A two-choice preference assessment with five cotton-top tamarins (Saguinus oedipus)

J Appl Anim Welf Sci. 2004;7(3):163-9. doi: 10.1207/s15327604jaws0703_2.

Abstract

A study selected 5 cotton-top tamarins (Saguinus oedipus) located at the Frank Buck Zoo in Gainesville, Texas, for a food preference assessment. The study used a paired-choice procedure across 7 different food items for all 5 tamarins. Preferences for the food items across all the tamarins varied, although general trends were noted as well. This article discusses the benefits of using paired-choice preference assessments in zoo settings.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Appetitive Behavior*
  • Choice Behavior
  • Feeding Behavior*
  • Female
  • Food*
  • Male
  • Saguinus / psychology*