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EAZA Cebid TAG Annual Report 2007 - 2008 1. Information on organisation, structure and activities of the TAG TAG chair: TAG vice-chair: Frank Rietkerk, Apeldoorn f.rietkerk@apenheul.nl Kirsten Pullen, Paignton kirsten.pullen@paigntonzoo.org.uk TAG members: Pierre Gay (Doue-fontaine) Jean-Pascal Guery (Romagne) Brice Lefaux (Doue-fontaine) Jean-Marc Lernould (Mulhouse) Helena Olsson (Eskilstuna) Shelly Parkes (Marwell) John Partridge (Bristol) John Pullen (Marwell) Jan Vermeer (Romagne) Darren Webster (Blackpool) TAG advisors: General Behavioural Taxonomy Veterinary Sharon Redrobe, Bristol, Clifton & West of England Zoological Society Nutritional Conservation Research Educational Current EEPs: Variegated spider monkey (Ateles belzebuth hybridus) Brown-headed spider monkey (Ateles fusciceps robustus) Red-faced black spider monkey (Ateles paniscus) Red titi (Callicebus cupreus) Yellow-breasted capuchin (Cebus xanthosternos) Woolly monkey (Lagothrix lagotricha) White-faced saki (Pithecia pithecia) Black-capped squirrel monkey (Saimiri boliviensis) Common squirrel monkey (Saimiri sciureus) Current ESBs: Black howler monkey (Alouatta caraya) Red-legged douroucouli (Aotus azarai boliviensis) Grey-legged douroucouli (Aotus lemurinus griseimembra) White-throated capuchin (Cebus capucinus) TAG meeting: Date of last meeting: 19 September 2009 Last meeting hosted at Antwerpen Zoo (Royal Zoological Society of Antwerp). Regional Collection Plan: Has a RCP been published? Yes Most recent edition published in 2004. Publications: Bóveda-Penalba, A.J., Vermeer, J., Rodrigo, F and Guerra-Vásquez, F. (2009) Preliminary report on the distribution of Callicebus oenanthe on the Eastern Feet of the Andes. International Journal of Primatology 30, 467- 481 2. Information on developments during 2007 - 2008
3. Managing surplus males, particularly through housing them in bachelor groups or in multi-male, multi-female groups for suitable species is an ongoing problem in some of the programmes (spider monkeys, white-faced saki monkeys). There are issues of space availability, and conflict for space between some subspecies (e.g. the spider monkeys and the capuchins). For capuchins priority is to be to the yellow-breasted capuchin. The common squirrel monkey programme is under development. However there are concerns about the provenance of the animals within the studbook downloaded from ISIS, and whether they are pure common squirrel monkeys. The studbook will be redeveloped starting with a small group of known animals to avoid problems, and build up from there. John Pullen is stepping down as coordinator. Charlotte Macdonald (RZSS Edinburgh) will be taking over. There is a potential crisis in the yellow- breasted capuchin programme as the descendants of one of the founder females have a markedly different genetic profile, leading to the inference of hybridization, although the female in question was wild caught in the correct area. Currently the programme has stopped breeding from the offspring of this female. If she is confirmed as a yellowbreasted capuchin, the offspring will be taken off contraception. New holders for the yellow-breasted capuchin are needed. 85% of the capuchins in captivity are hybrids and not on the recommended list. Breeding in these needs to be stopped and space prioritised for the yellow-breasted capuchin. 2.1 animals are due in from Sao Paulo in 2009 and at least 6 more females from Rio in 2010. The EEP is continuing to support research and conservation in Brazil. Ongoing research focuses on understanding the ecology of this species, also acting as an opportunity for young Brazilian scientist to get involved in fieldwork. There are opportunities in the red titi studbook for new holders. Holders for the red titi are strongly encouraged to get involved with the conservation project (Proyecto Mono Tocon). Darren Webster is recommending that pairs consist of an experienced animal paired with an inexperienced animal to encourage the survival of first offspring in new pairs. Jointed husbandry guidelines for the red titi and the white-faced saki monkey are in preparation. Proyecto Mono Tocón - The objectives of this Project were to determine the distribution and conservation status of the San Martin titi (Callicebus oenanthe), and determine an appropriate conservation strategy. The survey included 96 localities and found a larger distribution than previously suggested, although there is some concern about whether this comprises another species. This titi suffers from deforestation (by immigrants from other regions) and poaching. The San Martin titi is highly endangered despite having a larger distribution than expected; the IUCN status will be changed from vulnerable to endangered. During 2008 the study was continued and an education-coordinator was employed. A paper was submitted to the International Journal of Primatology and the Proyecto Mono Tocón newsletter was started. The woolly monkey programme does suffer from several species, including diet, and large captive groups have crashed. More information is needed from the wild, particularly on composition of the diet. An update on contraception in Cebids and the activities of EGZAC (the European Group for Zoo Animal Contraception) was given. EGZAC is working closely with the AZA to increase knowledge of European experiences with contraceptives. TAG goals for 2009 - Undertake space survey for key species (e.g. yellow-breasted capuchins). - Continue with EEP monitoring. - Assess need for a workshop focusing on ´surplus´ males in the breeding programmes. - Increase holders for yellow-breasted capuchins and red titi monkeys. - Continue and increase support for the conservation initiatives associated with the breeding programmes (yellow-breasted capuchins and Proyecto Mono Tocon).
Page 1: EAZA Yearbook 2007/2008 Please note
Page 5 and 6: Discrepancy notes Black howler monk
Page 7 and 8: Grey-legged douroucouli ESB Annual
Page 9 and 10: Variegated spider monkey EEP Annual
Page 11 and 12: Brown-headed spider monkey EEP Annu
Page 13 and 14: Brown-headed spider monkey EEP Annu
Page 15 and 16: 1. Programme information Woolly mon
Page 17 and 18: 1. Programme information Red titi C
Page 19 and 20: 5. Status Status and developments o
Page 21 and 22: 3. Activities Species Committee Las
Page 23 and 24: and director of CPRJ Alcides Pissin
Page 25 and 26: White-throated capuchin ESB Annual
Page 29 and 30: Notes Saimiri boliviensis boliviens

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