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Talapoin and squirrel monkeys were compared on measures of water consumption, general activity, manipulation of objects, and acquisition of a spontaneous learning task. The talapoin consumed a large amount of water per kilogram of body weight compared to the squirrel monkey. The talapoin also was very active and manipulated objects whereas the squirrel monkey was inactive and did not manipulate objects. Furthermore, the talapoin demonstrated a marked superiority on a spontaneous learning task. It is suggested that the talapoin is an excellent alternative to Saimiri in most behavioral tasks requiring a high level of responsiveness.
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This work was supported in part by NIH Grant FR-00164 and by NIH Grant FR-00398-01 to Dr. T. H. Clewe.
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Thomsen, C.E., Clewe, T.H. Water intake, spontaneous learning for food, activity, and manipulation for talapoin and squirrel monkeys. Psychon Sci 17, 19–21 (1969). https://doi.org/10.3758/BF03329145
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