Research Techniques for the Squirrel Monkey (Saimiri sp.)

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Abstract
Squirrel monkeys are useful animal models in a variety of different research disciplines in biomedical research. To properly utilize these animals, it is important that research techniques are properly suited to the unique characteristics of this genus. To consider squirrel monkeys as “miniaturized macaques,” or a slightly different version of another animal model, is to underestimate both the potential and the pitfalls of using these animals in research.