Construction and validation of a systematic ethogram of Macaca fascicularis in a free enclosure.

Construction and validation of a systematic ethogram of Macaca fascicularis in a free enclosure.

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Behavioral studies in non-human primates have become ideal models for further investigations into advanced cognitive function in humans.To date, there is no systematic ethogram of the cynomolgus monkey (Macaca fascicularis) in a free enclosure.In a field observation of 6012 subjects, 107 distinct behaviors of Course a pied - Accessoires - Montres M.fascicularis were preliminarily described.83 of these behaviors were then independently validated through a randomized cohort and Disposible Skewers classified into 12 behavioral categories.

53 of these behaviors were then selected to accurately reflect the daily mundane activity of the species in a free enclosure.These findings systematically document the behavior of M.fascicularis in a free enclosure for use in further investigations.