Baboon

The lower row monkey cage: An overlooked variable in biomedical research

A survey of 96 primatological articles revealed that cage location of research monkeys is usually not mentioned (98%), in spite of the fact that the environment of upper- and lower-row housed animals markedly differs in terms of light quality, light...

Year Published: 2000Topics: Housing, Husbandry & ManagementAnimal Type: Baboon, Macaque, Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate, Squirrel Monkey

Citation: Reinhardt, V., Reinhardt, A. 2000. The lower row monkey cage: An overlooked variable in biomedical research. Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science 3(2), 141-149.

Behavioral intervention program: Enriching the lives of captive nonhuman primates

Since its inception, 142 animals have been reported to the BIP [Behavioral Intervention Program, developed in 1994], including chimpanzees, baboons and other monkeys. The most common behaviors reported were hair pulling, pacing, rocking and self-aggression. 36.6% of the BIP subjects...

Year Published: 2000Animal Type: Baboon, Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Veira, Y., Brent, L. 2000. Behavioral intervention program: Enriching the lives of captive nonhuman primates. American Journal of Primatology 51(Supplement), 97 (Abstract).

Conversion of canine runs to group social housing for juvenile baboons

Our Division recently converted two rooms equipped with 10 stainless steel, elevated floor canine runs into rooms providing social housing for young baboons. The detachable walls were removed to create larger primary enclosures and tops were fitted with stainless steel...

Year Published: 2000Topics: Housing, Social Housing & CompanionshipAnimal Type: Baboon, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: White, G., Hill, W., Speigel, G. et al. 2000. Conversion of canine runs to group social housing for juvenile baboons. American Association for Laboratory Animal Science [AALAS] Meeting Official Program, 126 (Abstract).

Abnormal behavior in baboons (Papio hamadryas anubis sp.)

Year Published: 2001Animal Type: Baboon, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Brent, L., Foley, D. M., Koban, T. 2001. Abnormal behavior in baboons (Papio hamadryas anubis sp.) during the postpartum period. American Journal of Primatology 54(Supplement), 88-89 (Abstract).

Compatibility of laboratory monkeys housed in grooming-contact cages varies by species and sex

At the Washington Regional Primate Research Center, we promote grooming-contact caging as a means to provide laboratory monkeys with tactile social contact while maintaining research access to animals housed individually. Grooming contact is achieved through widely spaced vertical bars that...

Year Published: 2001Animal Type: Baboon, Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Crockett, C. M., Koberstein, D., Heffernan, K. S. 2001. Compatibility of laboratory monkeys housed in grooming-contact cages varies by species and sex. American Journal of Primatology 54(Supplement ), 51-52 (Abstract).

No effect of acute crowding on the behavior of hamadryas baboons (Papio hamadryas)

Aggressive, submissive, affiliative and self-directed responses of the six adults - two males and four females - were recorded in their small indoor quarters versus large outdoor section of their enclosure. Agonistic behavior, and scratching, an indicator of anxiety in...

Year Published: 2001Animal Type: Baboon, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Judge, P., Griffaton, N., Fincke, A. 2001. No effect of acute crowding on the behavior of hamadryas baboons (Papio hamadryas). American Journal of Primatology 54(Supplement), 68-69 (Abstract).

Baseball Puzzle Feeder

Utilizing the seasonal, kids' toys of Spring, these puzzle feeders [attached with a chain on the outside of the cage] are made out of plastic baseballs found at your local discount stores. They are VERY inexpensive (2 for $.97!), easy...

Year Published: 2001Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Baboon, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Hartley, D. 2001. Baseball Puzzle Feeder. Primate Enrichment Network (PEN), Item #: A 115.

The rehabilitation of captive baboons

Eleven baboons who had been singly housed indoors for an average of 5 years were moved to outdoor social groups [two heterosexual trios, one male trio, one female/male pair] in an attempt to provide a more species-typical environment and reduce...

Year Published: 2001Topics: Abnormal/Problematic Behavior, Social Housing & CompanionshipAnimal Type: Baboon, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Kessel, A. L., Brent, L. 2001. The rehabilitation of captive baboons. Journal of Medical Primatology 30, 71-80.

The impossible housing and handling conditions of monkeys in research laboratories

The prevailing housing and handling conditions of monkeys in research institutions is described. The present situation in primate research laboratories strongly suggests that professional judgment is no guarantee that the inhumane housing and handling conditions of laboratory monkeys will ever...

Year Published: 2001Topics: Handling, HousingAnimal Type: Baboon, Capuchin, Chimpanzee, Lemur, Macaque, Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate, Owl Monkey, Squirrel Monkey, Vervet (African Green Monkey)

Citation: Reinhardt, V. 2001. The impossible housing and handling conditions of monkeys in research laboratories. IPPL [International Protection League] News 28(2), 5-7.

Comparing two methods of forming large social groups of captive baboons (Papio spp.)

The formation of a large group of previously singly caged baboons [unspecified sex] was most successfully accomplished gradually, by first allowing individuals to live in small groups.

Year Published: 2001Animal Type: Baboon, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Wallis, J., Hartley, D. 2001. Comparing two methods of forming large social groups of captive baboons (Papio spp.). American Journal of Primatology 54(Supplement ), 54-55 (Abstract).