| immobilization and health assessment of free-ranging black spider monkeys (ateles paniscus chamek). | eight free-ranging black spider monkeys (ateles paniscus chamek) were immobilized with telazol in bolivia for the purpose of radio-collaring. during this procedure, the animals received complete medical examinations, and samples were collected for health analyses. biochemical test results varied with the degree of condition of the animals, and a variety of physical abnormalities were found. evidence of previous infections with leptospira sp., encephalitis virus, and yellow fever virus was found. ... | 1998 | 9503123 |