Baboon

Conflict resolution following aggression in gregarious animals: a predictive framework

Knowledge of how animals manage their conflicts is critical for understanding the dynamics of social systems. During the last two decades research on gregarious animals, especially primates, has focused on the mechanisms of conflict management, mainly on friendly postconflict reunions...

Year Published: 2002Animal Type: Baboon, Capuchin, Chimpanzee, Goat, Lemur, Macaque, Marine Mammal, Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate, Other Animal, Other Nonhuman Primate, Squirrel Monkey

Citation: Aureli, F., Cords, M., van Schaik, C. P. 2002. Conflict resolution following aggression in gregarious animals: a predictive framework . Animal Behaviour 64(3), 325-343.

Effectiveness of enrichment devices during brief periods of social restriction in singly housed baboons

Data were collected on the animals' (three singly caged adult males) daily biscuit intake and activity levels as well as log activity prior to, during, and following social restriction (housed in separate room in which no other animals are present),...

Year Published: 2002Topics: Environmental Enrichment, Social Housing & CompanionshipAnimal Type: Baboon, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Hienz, R. D., Jones, A., Pyle, D. A. et al. 2002. Effectiveness of enrichment devices during brief periods of social restriction in singly housed baboons. Laboratory Primate Newsletter 41(3), 1-3.

Onset of aggressive toy biting by a laboratory baboon coincides with cessation of self-injurious behavior

After age 7.1 years, SIB became more frequent, usually directed at one knee. Neither daily Prozac or periods of social contact [grooming-contact bars] eliminated SIB. The baboon abruptly ceased SIB at age 12.5 years, coinciding with the onset of aggressive...

Year Published: 2002Animal Type: Baboon, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Crockett C. M., Gough, G. M. 2002. Onset of aggressive toy biting by a laboratory baboon coincides with cessation of self-injurious behavior. American Journal of Primatology 57, 39 (Abstract).

Survey of NIH-Funded Investigators Who Use Nonhuman Primates

Current use of nonhuman primates: 58% Rhesus macaques, 10% Long-tailed macaque, 10% Baboons, 7% Pig-tailed macaques, 4% Squirrel monkeys, 3% Chimpanzees, < 2% Other species. Respondents' most common recommendation for meeting future nonhuman primate needs deal with increasing the availability...

Year Published: 2002Animal Type: Baboon, Chimpanzee, Macaque, Nonhuman Primate, Squirrel Monkey

Citation: Humanitas, I. 2002. Survey of NIH-Funded Investigators Who Use Nonhuman Primates. National Center for Research Resources, Bethesda, MD.

Artificial weaning of Old World monkeys: Benefits and costs

The perceived benefits of permanent, pre-weaning mother-infant separation are not supported by scientific findings. ... As long as there is an excessive number of monkeys and insufficient cage space, there is no ethically legitimate reason for attempting to enhance the...

Year Published: 2002Topics: Husbandry & Management, Rearing & WeaningAnimal Type: Baboon, Macaque, Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Reinhardt, V. 2002. Artificial weaning of Old World monkeys: Benefits and costs. Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science 5(2), 151-156.

Reproduction in baboons: The influence of environmental enhancement

A number of factors may be influencing the improved reproductive performance of this baboon population. The new facility provides increased space, more complex climbing structures, and decreased competition for food than the old setting.

Year Published: 2002Animal Type: Baboon, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Wallis, J. 2002. Reproduction in baboons: The influence of environmental enhancement. American Journal of Primatology 57, 85 (Abstract).

The effect of four enrichment conditions on abnormal behavior in seven singly caged baboons (Papio hamadryas anubis)

Seven singly caged juvenile baboons were selected for behavioral intervention due to the severity of their abnormal behavior. Continuous all occurrence sampling method determined durations of abnormal and common behaviors throughout the ten-week study. Analysis of baseline behavior (fifteen 30-minute...

Year Published: 2003Topics: Abnormal/Problematic Behavior, Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Baboon, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Bourgeois, S. R., Brent, L. 2003. The effect of four enrichment conditions on abnormal behavior in seven singly caged baboons (Papio hamadryas anubis). American Journal of Primatology 60(Supplement), 80-81 (Abstract).

Cortisol responses to immobilization with Telazol and ketamine in baboons (Papio cynocephalus/anubis) rhesus macaques (Macaca mulatta)

The injection and blood sampling process increased cortisol levels in monkeys not trained to extend an arm but exerted no effect on cortisol in trained macaques. Thus, the animals' physiological responses to blood sampling and immobilization are influenced by such...

Year Published: 2003Animal Type: Baboon, Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Bentson, K. L., Capitanio, J. P., Mendoza, S. P. 2003. Cortisol responses to immobilization with Telazol and ketamine in baboons (Papio cynocephalus/anubis) rhesus macaques (Macaca mulatta). Journal of Medical Primatology 32, 148-160.

Space-use by a captive group of juvenile olive baboons (Papio hamadryas anubis)

This study evaluated the use of cage space by a social-housed group (N=6) of juvenile olive baboons (Papio hamadryas anubis) before and after a mobile PVC perch was placed within their cage. .. The addition of the PVC perch allowed...

Year Published: 2003Animal Type: Baboon, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Hartley, D. 2003. Space-use by a captive group of juvenile olive baboons (Papio hamadryas anubis). American Journal of Primatology 60(Supplement), 81 (Abstract).

Policy on the Care and Use of Non-Human Primates for Scientific Purposes

Year Published: 2003Topics: Regulations & Ethical ReviewAnimal Type: Baboon, Capuchin, Chimpanzee, Lemur, Macaque, Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate, Owl Monkey, Squirrel Monkey, Vervet (African Green Monkey)

Citation: National Health and Medical Research Council [NHMRC] Animal Welfare Committee. 2003. Policy on the Care and Use of Non-Human Primates for Scientific Purposes. National Health and Medical Research Council: Canberra, Australia.