But there is a definite danger in handling animals that are new to captivity. The instinctive response of the frightened monkey is to bite or scratch. If the monkey happens to be a carrier of monkey B-virus or some other virus, the wound can be fatal. Handlers going into gang cages should be fully covered and should wear face masks. Because of the primates' advanced brain capacity, technicians need to attend to the monkey's responses more carefully.
Monkeys are capable of anticipating a routine, of being amused, angered or bored.
Their group and individual responses should be observed to gain the most knowledge from these valuable laboratory animals. Male Breeding Life Female 150-180 days 165 day avg.