AN EXPERIMENTAL INVESTIGATION OF THE PAIR BOND IN THE CALLITRICHID MONKEY, SAGUINUS-LABIATUS

被引:18
作者
BUCHANANSMITH, HM [1 ]
JORDAN, TR [1 ]
机构
[1] UNIV READING,DEPT PSYCHOL,READING RG6 2AH,BERKS,ENGLAND
关键词
PAIR BOND; TAMARIN; SAGUINUS-LABIATUS; MONOGAMY;
D O I
10.1007/BF02547727
中图分类号
Q95 [动物学];
学科分类号
071002 ;
摘要
The strength and specificity of attraction between mated pairs of red-bellied tamarins (Saguinus labiatus) were tested in the laboratory. Test individuals were placed in a choice situation in which they could indicate their preference, by proximity and quality of behavior measures, to either their pair mate in an adjoining cage or an alternative in a second adjoining cage (same-sex animal, opposite-sex animal, or an empty cage). The test animals showed a significant preference to be in visual contact and proximity with their pair mates instead of the alternative when it was an animal of the same sex as the test individual or an empty cage. However, when the choice was between their pair mate and an animal of the opposite sex, no preference for their pair mate was apparent. No sex differences were found. It is concluded that attraction to a pair mate is not sufficient to maintain a pair bond, and when pairs of S. labiatus breed monogamously, the pair relationship is likely to be maintained, at least in part, through aggression between same-sex individuals.
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页数:22
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