What are the behavioral traits of marmosets?

While this means we know a great deal about marmoset behavior, we still have a lot to learn. Common marmoset behavior shares much in common with that of other primates, but like all species, marmosets also have their own species-typical behavioral characteristics. read more

These behaviors will be useful not only for observing marmoset behavior such as from using the Callicam to observe a family of common marmosets at the Wisconsin Primate Research Center, but will also help in understanding behavior of other primates. read more

Understanding Behaviour This section of the site is a modern, multimedia version of the ‘ethogram’ (reference catalogue of the range of behaviours seen in common marmosets). Information is also given on how marmosets sense the world and about infant development. read more

Behaviours. Positive welfare indicators include calm locomotion (relaxed gait), relaxed allogrooming, exploration,play and affiliative behaviours with other marmosets such as relaxed huddling and food sharing. It is a good sign if marmosets are generally relaxed in the company of their social group and around the human caregivers. read more