Lemur

Flaws in federal regulations pertaining to the welfare of primates kept in research institutions

Federal welfare regulations for primates kept in research laboratories fail (1) to include recommendations pertaining to the legal requirement of the avoidance of stress and unnecessary discomfort during handling procedures, (2) to specify how the legally required uniform illumination can...

Year Published: 2004Topics: Regulations & Ethical ReviewAnimal Type: Baboon, Capuchin, Chimpanzee, Lemur, Macaque, Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate, Owl Monkey, Squirrel Monkey, Vervet (African Green Monkey)

Citation: Reinhardt, V. 2004. Flaws in federal regulations pertaining to the welfare of primates kept in research institutions. Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science 7(4), 273-276.

Odour cues as enrichment tools in primates: Caution

Serious concerns are raised about the appropriateness of odours as enrichment stimuli for ring-tailed lemurs.

Year Published: 2004Animal Type: Lemur, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: McCusker, C., Smith, T. E. 2004. Odour cues as enrichment tools in primates: Caution. Animal Welfare 13(S), 248-249 (Abstract).

USDA perspectives on environmental enrichment for animals

This article provides a brief historical background of the events and circumstances that led to the 1985 Animal Welfare Act (AWA) amendments. It describes the development of the regulations promulgated by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) in 1991 as...

Year Published: 2005Topics: Environmental Enrichment, Human-Animal Interaction, Regulations & Ethical Review, Social Housing & CompanionshipAnimal Type: Baboon, Capuchin, Chimpanzee, Dog, Lemur, Macaque, Marine Mammal, Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate, Owl Monkey, Squirrel Monkey, Vervet (African Green Monkey)

Citation: Kulpa-Eddy, J. A., Taylor, S., Adams, K. M. 2005. USDA perspectives on environmental enrichment for animals. ILAR Journal 46(2), 83-94.

Environmental enrichment to address behavioral differences between wild and captive black-and-white ruffed lemurs (Varecia variegata)

Behavioral enrichment experiments were carried out in which whole rather than chopped fruit was provided and presented in a more naturalistic manner [whole fruit suspended by sisal or jute from wooden polses]. ... Manual manipulation of dietary items increased. Time...

Year Published: 2005Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Lemur, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Kerridge, F. J. 2005. Environmental enrichment to address behavioral differences between wild and captive black-and-white ruffed lemurs (Varecia variegata). American Journal of Primatology 66, 71-84.

Enrichment and nonhuman primates: “”First, do no harm””

Since the 1998 publication of The Psychological Well-Being of Nonhuman Primates by the National Research Council, and the 1991 implementation of the 1985 Animal Welfare Act Amendment, many formal and informal nonhuman primate enrichment programs have been put into practice....

Year Published: 2005Topics: Environmental Enrichment, Regulations & Ethical ReviewAnimal Type: Baboon, Capuchin, Chimpanzee, Lemur, Macaque, Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate, Owl Monkey, Squirrel Monkey, Vervet (African Green Monkey)

Citation: Nelson, R. J., Mandrell, T. D. 2005. Enrichment and nonhuman primates: "First, do no harm". ILAR Journal 46(2), 171-177.

Environmental enrichment for nonhuman primates: Theory and application

Only social contact satisfies the goal of promoting a wide variety of species-typical activities while at the same time reducing or preventing the development of abnormal behavior... A number of toys should be provided initially and rotated on a regular...

Year Published: 2005Topics: Environmental Enrichment, Social Housing & CompanionshipAnimal Type: Baboon, Capuchin, Chimpanzee, Lemur, Macaque, Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate, Owl Monkey, Squirrel Monkey, Vervet (African Green Monkey)

Citation: Lutz, C. K., Novak, M. 2005. Environmental enrichment for nonhuman primates: Theory and application. ILAR Journal 46(2), 178-191.

Survey of stereotypic behavior in prosimians

According to the responses [from AZA-accredited institutions], 13.2% of the prosimians surveyed exhibited some form of stereotypic behavior. Pacing was the most common behavior. .. It is interesting to note that 58.3% of the institutions that housed individuals that engaged...

Year Published: 2005Animal Type: Lemur, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Tarou, L. R., Bloomsmith, M. A., Maple, T. L. 2005. Survey of stereotypic behavior in prosimians. American Journal of Primatology 65, 181-196.

Study into natural behaviours of captive ruffed lemurs (Varecia variegata) in semi-free ranging enclosures

Year Published: 2006Animal Type: Lemur, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Downs, S. 2006. Study into natural behaviours of captive ruffed lemurs (Varecia variegata) in semi-free ranging enclosures. Canopy 4(2), 19.

Enrichment Program for Lemurs

Year Published: 2006Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Lemur, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Flores, J. P. 2006. Enrichment Program for Lemurs. Shape of Enrichment 15, 3.

Effects of three food enrichment items on the behavior of black lemurs (Eulemur macaco macaco) and ringtail lemurs (Lemur catta) at the Henson Robinson Zoo, Springfield, Illinois.

The lemurs' behavior appeared [sic] to be most affected by the food enrichment item that required the most manipulation.

Year Published: 2006Animal Type: Lemur, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Maloney, M. A., Meiers, S. T., White, J. et al. 2006 . Effects of three food enrichment items on the behavior of black lemurs (Eulemur macaco macaco) and ringtail lemurs (Lemur catta) ath the Henson Robinson Zoo, Springfield, Illinois. Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science 9, 111-127.