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The pattern of weight gain during growth of cotton-top tamarins is reported, and weights of wild-caught and captive adults are compared. Following alterations to the diet made to combat the occurrence of chronic diarrhoea and weight loss, the incidence of triplet births increased from 0 to 33%. The changes in nutrient intake, health, weight and litter-size following the diet alteration are discussed.
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Kirkwood, J.K. Effects of diet on health, weight and litter-size in captive cotton-top tamarinsSaguinus oedipus oedipus . Primates 24, 515–520 (1983). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02381684
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