Post-capture handling and release of Callithrix geoffroyi (Humboldt, 1812) in an urban fragment of Atlantic Forest in Vila Velha, ES

Abstract

The white-faced marmoset (Callithrix geoffroyi) is a species endemic to the Mata Atlântica that spends much of its time feeding in the morning, foraging during the hottest hours of the day, getting around, and resting up all day. Certain species of the genus may occupy forests near residential areas, where they can be seen approaching these places looking for food. The animal was captured by Tomahawk trap model, being attracted to fruit (bananas), placed inside the machine The examinations indicated the presence of umbilical hernia and the animal went into surgery. During the hospitalization period, some conducts were adopted to care that there were no socialization of the animal with the people responsible for clinical management and feeding, maintaining its behavioral characteristics. It was the most avoided verbal and physical contact with the animal. After three months (from the date of arrival of the animal to the HV-UVV, surgery and postoperative recovery), the animal was considered physically fitted for reintroduction into their original group in the Convento da Penha hill. After making physical contact with free animals, loose the marmosets followed the flock by treetops, aggressive behavior was not observed during the next 30 minutes, this time it was possible to observe them before they disappeared.