A two-choice preference assessment with five cotton-top tamarins (Saguinus oedipus).
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A study selected 5 cotton-top tamarins (Saguinus oedipus) located at the Frank Buck Zoo in Gainesville, Texas, for a food preference assessment. The study used a paired-choice procedure across 7 different food items for all 5 tamarins. Preferences for the food items across all the tamarins varied, although general trends were noted as well. This article discusses the benefits of using paired-choice preference assessments in zoo settings.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of applied animal welfare science : JAAWS
دوره 7 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2004