Baboon

Restraint methods of laboratory non-human primates: A critical review

Published information provides scientific evidence that traditional, involuntary restraint techniques of research non-human primates are intrinsically a source of distress resulting from fear. It has been documented that common methods of enforced restraint result in significantly increased adrenal activity as...

Year Published: 1995Topics: Animal Training, RestraintAnimal Type: Baboon, Chimpanzee, Macaque, Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Reinhardt, V., Liss, C., Stevens, C. 1995. Restraint methods of laboratory non-human primates: A critical review. Animal Welfare 4(3), 221-238 .

The use of operant conditioning to facilitate the introduction of drill baboons (Papio leucophaeus)

A previously single-housed male drill was paired with another female. Although baboons are normally a social species, we have observed little physical contact between Ace and Rosie. Neither have we observed any aggression between the two. The two animals spend...

Year Published: 1995Animal Type: Baboon, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Simerson, J. A. 1995. The use of operant conditioning to facilitate the introduction of drill baboons (Papio leucophaeus). American Zoo and Aquarium Association (AZA) Annual Conference Proceedings, 488-489.

The physiological and behavioral effects of radio music on singly housed baboons

The response of four singly caged baboons to radio music was measured using behavioral and physiological indices. Heart rate and blood pressure, measured through a tether system, as well as behavior, were recorded during a two-week period in which radio...

Year Published: 1996Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Baboon, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Brent, L., Weaver, D. 1996. The physiological and behavioral effects of radio music on singly housed baboons. Journal of Medical Primatology 25(5), 370-374.

Space utilization by captive-born baboons (Papio sp.) before and after provision of structural enrichment

Eight baboon groups (Papio sp.) were observed for over one hundred scan samples both before and after the provision of structural enrichment. Additions to their home-cage included a galvanized ladder suspended horizontally by chains and a plastic drum hung from...

Year Published: 1996Topics: Environmental Enrichment, HousingAnimal Type: Baboon, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Kessel, A. L., Brent, L. 1996. Space utilization by captive-born baboons (Papio sp.) before and after provision of structural enrichment. Animal Welfare 5(1), 37-44.

A cost-effective split level baboon condo

Two cages are connected by a latching mechanism. In addition to the increased square footage and the enriched cage environment, an unanticipated advantage is that we are able to place larger ancilliary enrichment devices into one of the cage units.

Year Published: 1996Topics: HousingAnimal Type: Baboon, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Doyle, R. E., Davis, S. D., Thomas, W. C. 1996. A cost-effective split level baboon condo. Lab Animal 25(9), 49-50.

Space requirement stipulations for caged non-human primates in the United States: A critical review

Cage space requirements for non-human primates in the United States of America are less than those in European countries. Studies in support of the assumption that the US legal minimum cage size provides adequate space have limited value because they...

Year Published: 1996Topics: HousingAnimal Type: Baboon, Capuchin, Chimpanzee, Lemur, Macaque, Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate, Owl Monkey, Squirrel Monkey, Vervet (African Green Monkey)

Citation: Reinhardt, V., Liss, C., Stevens, C. 1996. Space requirement stipulations for caged non-human primates in the United States: A critical review. Animal Welfare 5(4), 361-372 .

Use of two food foraging devices by singly housed baboons

Stereotypical behaviors are reduced [in single-housed subjects] when the devices are present. In addition, the foraging devices elicited species-typical behaviors such as foraging and grooming, even after food appeared to be absent from the devices.

Year Published: 1996Animal Type: Baboon, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Pyle, D. A., Bennett, A. L., Zarcone, T. J. et al. 1996. Use of two food foraging devices by singly housed baboons. Laboratory Primate Newsletter 35(2), 10-15.

The baboon suite: Novel method to increase the size of a baboon cage to meet requirements for the care and use of laboratory animals

We designed a cage addition (baboon suite) that provided the additional square footage needed to meet requirements, was appreciably cheaper than the cost of a new cage, could be attached to the front of the existing cages with minimal cage...

Year Published: 1997Animal Type: Baboon, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Adams, R. J., Britz, W. E. 1997. The baboon suite: Novel method to increase the size of a baboon cage to meet requirements for the care and use of laboratory animals. Contemporary Topics in Laboratory Animal Science 36(4), 70 (Abstract).

Evaluation of the provision of a forage box to increase the normal behaviour shown by captive Papio hamadrayas baboons within the optimal exhibit area of their enclosure

Year Published: 1996Animal Type: Baboon, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Smith, L. A., Mills, D. S. 1996. Evaluation of the provision of a forage box to increase the normal behaviour shown by captive Papio hamadrayas baboons within the optimal exhibit area of their enclosure. Proceedings of the International Congress of the International Society for Applied Ethology, 140 (Abstract).

The response of group-housed baboons to three enrichment toys

Abnormal, cage-directed, inactive and self-directed behaviours all significantly decreased after the [simultaneous] provision of the toys.

Year Published: 1997Animal Type: Baboon, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Brent, L., Belik, M. 1997. The response of group-housed baboons to three enrichment toys. Laboratory Animals 31, 81-85.