Long-term changes and maintenance of the pair-bond in common marmosets, Callithrix jacchus jacchus Article

Evans, S, Poole, TB. (1984). Long-term changes and maintenance of the pair-bond in common marmosets, Callithrix jacchus jacchus . FOLIA PRIMATOLOGICA, 42(1), 33-41. 10.1159/000156142

cited authors

  • Evans, S; Poole, TB

authors

abstract

  • A total of 12 heterosexual pairs of marmosets were observed at different stages after pairing. Social behaviour (including contact, proximity and grooming) and sexual behaviour (mating and soliciting behaviour) were more frequently observed in recently formed pairs than in pairs that had been housed together for longer periods. Some behaviour patterns were performed more frequently by one sex and in general these sex-related differences were evident irrespective of the length of pairing. The performance of simultaneous piloerection and play appeared to be related to the reproductive state of the female. Males became more responsible for initiating contact during the latter part of the females' pregnancy. Mating continued at low levels during pregnancy. © 1984 S. Karger AG, Basel.

publication date

  • January 1, 1984

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start page

  • 33

end page

  • 41

volume

  • 42

issue

  • 1