Macaque

Reproductive performance in capture-acclimated female rhesus monkeys

Animals quickly learn to extend their legs [while being restrained to the front of the transport box] and after only a few trials volunteer their legs readily.

Year Published: 1982Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Walker, M. L., Gordon, T. P., Wilson, M. E. 1982. Reproductive performance in capture-acclimated female rhesus monkeys. Journal of Medical Primatology 11, 291-302.

Triadic interactions in captive Barbary macaques (Macaca sylvana): “”Agonistic buffering””

This study presents data on the expression of male-immature triadic interactions, previously termed agonistic buffering, in a captiveMacaca sylvanusgroup. Agonistic buffering has been hypothesized as inhibiting or modifying the expression of aggression. This was tested by examining (1) the dominance...

Year Published: 1982Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Smith, E. O., Peffer-Smith, P. G. 1982. Triadic interactions in captive Barbary macaques (Macaca sylvana): "Agonistic buffering". American Journal of Primatology 2, 99-107.

A flexible restraint chair for the cynomolgus monkey (Macaca fascicularis)

There is a general consensus that restraint chairs should be used only where necessary, since they inherently cause monkeys physical and emotional stress. Authors found that the animals showed restless sleeping patterns which persisted despite our attempts to adapt the...

Year Published: 1982Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Nakamura, R. K., Coates, R., Crawford, H. et al. 1982. A flexible restraint chair for the cynomolgus monkey (Macaca fascicularis). Journal of Medical Primatology 11, 178-185.

Assessment of glucoregulation in rhesus monkeys sedated with Ketamine

Ketamine also did not affect basal glucose values in diabetic monkeys.

Year Published: 1982Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Kemnitz, J. W., Kraemer, G. W. 1982. Assessment of glucoregulation in rhesus monkeys sedated with Ketamine. American Journal of Primatology 3, 201-210.

Heart rate changes associated with tethering of cynomolgus monkeys

The results suggest that some amount of cardiovascular (and perhaps hormonal) disturbance may persist in tethered animals, even if several weeks are allowed for 'habituation'.

Year Published: 1983Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Kaplan, J. R., Adam, M. R., Bumsted, P. 1983. Heart rate changes associated with tethering of cynomolgus monkeys. Laboratory Animal Science 38, 493.

Reconciliation and redirected affection in rhesus monkeys

The question whether rhesus monkeys reconcile was empirically translated as: Do they seek non-agonistic contact with former adversaries? The study concerned a captive group of forty-one monkeys, Macaca mulatta. Participants in 350 aggressive incidents were followed both immediately after the...

Year Published: 1983Topics: Natural BehaviorAnimal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: de Waal, F. B. M., Yoshihara, D. 1983. Reconciliation and redirected affection in rhesus monkeys. Behaviour 85, 224-241.

Self-aggression in macaques: five case studies

All [5 adult males] were individually caged. Four of the animals showed an increased level of SIB during stressful situations, such as movement of an animal to a new cage, escape of other monkeys. Only one monkey showed SIB in...

Year Published: 1983Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Pond, C. L., Rush, H. G. 1983. Self-aggression in macaques: five case studies. Primates 24, 127-134.

Male dominance in the bonnet macaque: A malleable relationship

The bonnet macaque may possibly show the highest degree of male-male tolerance in the genus Macaca. Five pairs of unfamiliar adult males were formed without any preliminaries. As usually occurs when unfamiliar males first meet, agonistic behaviors related to the...

Year Published: 1984Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Coe, C. L. , Rosenblum, L. A. 1984. Male dominance in the bonnet macaque: A malleable relationship. In: Social Cohesion. Essays Toward a Sociophysiological Perspective. Barchas, P. R. , Mendoza, S. P. (eds), 31-64. Greenwood Press, Westport, CT.

Allowing captive primates to forage

A woodchip litter substrate reduces abnormal behaviours, primarily self-aggression, and encourages foraging, even in the absence of grain. Comparison between the bare floor and litter with grain showed that in the latter monkeys foraged more, manipulated the environment less, were...

Year Published: 1984Topics: Environmental Enrichment, Husbandry & Management, Natural BehaviorAnimal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Anderson, J. R. , Chamove, A. S. 1984. Allowing captive primates to forage. In: Standards in Laboratory Animal Management. Proceedings of a Symposium. 253-256. The Universities Federation For Animal Welfare, Potters Bar, UK.

Endocrine changes induced by venipuncture in rhesus monkeys

Animals were accustomed to our venipuncture procedures and often extended a leg from the cage without struggling for sample collection. Blood collection in a transport box resulted in elevated GH and cortisol values. The present data suggest that such responses...

Year Published: 1984Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Herndon, J. G., Turner, J. J., Perachio, A. A. et al. 1984. Endocrine changes induced by venipuncture in rhesus monkeys. Physiology and Behavior 32, 673-676.