Are extremely agile, and are strong for their size. Can be very aggressive if cornered. Are extremely intelligent. Can carry a number of diseases that are transmissable to man. May attack a member of the group that is semi-immobilized.
Precautions Avoid threatening gestures or movements when dealing with a cornered primate.
Observe strict hygiene measures to avoid transmission of diseases from the primate to yourself and your assistants. Separate the drugged animal from the rest of the troop as soon as it is apparent that the drug is taking effect. Always give an animal sufficient time to recover before re-introduction to the group. How to capture primates Drugs are extensively used for the restraint of primates that are already in captivity. Free-living primates should preferably be trapped and then immobilized for transportation, handling, treatment, etc.