Lemur

Effects of physical enrichment on agonistic and exploratory behaviours of several groups of lesser mouse lemurs, Microcebus murinus, in captivity

The aim of this study was to evaluate environmental enrichments [branches, foraging devices] intended to decrease aggression [of this semi-solitary nocturnal prosimian] and to increase the diversity of their behavioural repertoire.

Year Published: 1999Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Lemur, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Roullet, D. L. E., Gauthier, C. A. 1999. Effects of physical enrichment on agonistic and exploratory behaviours of several groups of lesser mouse lemurs, Microcebus murinus, in captivity. Folia Primatologica 70(4), 218-219. (Primate Meeting Abstract)

Blood collection procedure of laboratory primates: A neglected variable in biomedical research

A survey of 75 biomedical articles dealing with stress-dependent blood parameters in caged primates revealed that the conditions under which blood collection occurred were in most cases [72%] described either not at all or so haphazardly that it would be...

Year Published: 2000Topics: Biological Sampling & Physiological Measurement, HandlingAnimal Type: Baboon, Capuchin, Chimpanzee, Lemur, Macaque, Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate, Owl Monkey, Squirrel Monkey, Vervet (African Green Monkey)

Citation: Reinhardt, V., Reinhardt, A. 2000. Blood collection procedure of laboratory primates: A neglected variable in biomedical research. Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science 3(4), 321-333.

Discussion: Enrichment for lemurs

Some feeding enrichment options and the usefulness of branches for lemurs are described.

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

Citation: Anonymous 2001. Discussion: Enrichment for lemurs. Laboratory Primate Newsletter 40(1), 14.

More discussion of enrichment for lemurs

Some feeding enrichment options are described. Lemurs can be challenging to enrich but the simpler you keep it the more successful it is. The one thing that I do know is that food motivates them the most.

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

Citation: Carrillo, M., Jennier, J. C., Kowalski. J. et al. 2001. More discussion of enrichment for lemurs. Laboratory Primate Newsletter 40(2), 5.

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.

Seasonal and daily variation in stereotypic behavior in two species of zoo-housed lemur

Stereotypic behavior increased across time of day and was higher during the breeding season than any other time of year. It was not correlated with the number of zoo visitors.

Year Published: 2001Animal Type: Lemur, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Tarou, L., Jones, M., Maple, T. 2001. Seasonal and daily variation in stereotypic behavior in two species of zoo-housed lemur. American Journal of Primatology 54(Supplement ), 94 (Abstract).

Effects of structural enrichment on the activity of a group of red ruffed lemurs (Varecia variegata rubra)

New horizontal and vertical supports have been introduced into the enclosure. The animals have shown a total change in their activities.

Year Published: 2002Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Lemur, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Caltran, E., Grassi, D., Perbellini, R. et al. 2002. Effects of structural enrichment on the activity of a group of red ruffed lemurs (Varecia variegata rubra). Folia Primatologica 73(6), 325. (Primate Meeting Abstract)

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.

Group formation of ring-tailed lemur (Lemur catta) in captivity

Year Published: 2002Animal Type: Lemur, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Meshik, B. 2002. Group formation of ring-tailed lemur (Lemur catta) in captivity. In: Congress of the International Primatological Society. 287-288 (Abstract). Mammalogical Society of China, Beijing, China.

Effects of nutrition enrichment on the activity of a group of red ruffed lemurs (Varecia variegata rubra)

Boxes with food and whole fruits were placed/hung at high levels of the enclosure.

Year Published: 2002Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Lemur, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Perbellini, R., Grassi, D., Caltran, E. et al. 2002. Effects of nutrition enrichment on the activity of a group of red ruffed lemurs (Varecia variegata rubra). Folia Primatologica 73(6), 331-332. (Primate Meeting Abstract)