Macaque

Effects of cage configuration on behavior in cynomolgus macaques

Stereotypies occurred more often in the STD [standard single cage] than in the VE [vertically-enhanced; probably with perche(s)]. ... The results indicate that VE cages provide more suitable individual housing environments for nonhuman primates than STD cages.

Year Published: 1996Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Watson, S. L., Shively, C. A. 1996. Effects of cage configuration on behavior in cynomolgus macaques. Proceedings of the Congress of the International Primatological Society and Conference of the American Society of Primatologists, 674 (Abstract).

Rotational use of a recreational cage for the environmental enrichment of Japanese macaques (Macaca fuscata)

The study provides evidence that the problem of boredom and declining use of enrichment devices usually seen with nonhuman primates can be addressed by rotating the animals through a recreation cage larger than the standard individual cage. The rotational use...

Year Published: 1996Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Tustin, G. W., Williams, L. E., Brady, A. G. 1996. Rotational use of a recreational cage for the environmental enrichment of Japanese macaques (Macaca fuscata). Laboratory Primate Newsletter 35(1), 5-7.

The effects of different types of feeding enhancements on the behaviour of single-caged, yearling rhesus macaques

Enrichment techniques designed to encourage captive primates to spend more species-appropriate amounts of time in foraging behaviours have been successful. The present study measured the behavioural effects of four feeding enhancements: two devices (mats and puzzles) and two foods (produce...

Year Published: 1996Topics: Environmental Enrichment, Husbandry & ManagementAnimal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Schapiro, S. J., Suarez, S. A., Porter, L. M. et al. 1996. The effects of different types of feeding enhancements on the behaviour of single-caged, yearling rhesus macaques. Animal Welfare 5, 129-138.

Primate displacement activities as an ethopharmacological model of anxiety

Using a within-subject cross-over, vehicle-controlled design, we investigated the acute effects of benzodiazepine receptor ligands with different mechanisms of action on the displacement activities (scratching, self-grooming, and body shake) of seven male macaques living in social groups. Our aim was...

Year Published: 1996Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Schino, G., Perretta, G., Taglioni, A. M. et al. 1996. Primate displacement activities as an ethopharmacological model of anxiety. Anxiety 2, 186-191.

Enrichment effects on rhesus monkeys successively housed singly, in pairs, and in groups

Subjects were more socially oriented when pair-housed than when living in small groups. Inanimate enrichment did not affect behavior ... although enhancements were well-used by singly-caged yearlings and pair-housed juveniles. Subjects used enrichment less frequently when housed in groups. The...

Year Published: 1996Topics: Environmental Enrichment, Social Housing & CompanionshipAnimal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Schapiro, S. J., Bloomsmith, M. A., Porter, L. M. et al. 1996. Enrichment effects on rhesus monkeys successively housed singly, in pairs, and in groups. Applied Animal Behaviour Science 48, 158-172.

Housing and behavioural testing for long term studiesThe Housing of Non-Human Primates Used for Experimental Research and Other Scientific Purposes: Issues for Consideration

An approach that has enabled us to achieve success in long term studies, using both marmosets (Callithrix jacchus) and rhesus monkeys (Macaca mulatta), is to combine group housing with home-cage behavioural testing. Marmosets are pair-housed (mixed sex with vasectomised males)...

Year Published: 1997Animal Type: Macaque, Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Bowditch, A. P., Crofts, H. S., Muggleton, N. G. et al. 1997. Housing and behavioural testing for long term studiesThe Housing of Non-Human Primates Used for Experimental Research and Other Scientific Purposes: Issues for Consideration. EUPREN.

Pond-dipping and a ‘brunch’ of flowers: Enrichment for Sulawesi crested macaques at Newquay Zoo

This simple device comprises a suspended pipe, with bungy rope through the core securing a rubber ball at each end. The macaques manipulate these balls to retrieve food items stored inside.

Year Published: 1997Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Blount J. D. 1997. Pond-dipping and a 'brunch' of flowers: Enrichment for Sulawesi crested macaques at Newquay Zoo. RATEL (Journal of the Association of British Wild Animal Keepers) 24(4), 135-137.

From sterile to stimulating: Six years of management and husbandry changes to Edinburgh Zoo’s monkey house

We provide branching from ceiling to the floor, thus maximising space utilisation. .... Food prepared into bite pieces could not be fed on the roofs for obvious reasons, but by covering the mesh with a layer of straw some of...

Year Published: 1997Topics: Environmental Enrichment, Husbandry & ManagementAnimal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Catlow, G. 1997. From sterile to stimulating: Six years of management and husbandry changes to Edinburgh Zoo's monkey house. In: Proceedings on the International Conference on Environmental Enrichment. Holst, B. (ed), 205-208. Copenhagen Zoo, Frederiksberg.

The housing of non-human primates in the comercial research laboratoryThe Housing of Non-Human Primates Used for Experimental Research and Other Scientific Purposes: Issues for Consideration

This poster elaborates upon procedures for housing and handling macaques in a typical biomedical contract research laboratory, and will illustrate the close harmony that exists between considerations of animal welfare and good scientific practice.

Year Published: 1997Topics: HousingAnimal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Brown, C., Goburdhun, R., Kirkwood, A. et al. 1997. The housing of non-human primates in the comercial research laboratoryThe Housing of Non-Human Primates Used for Experimental Research and Other Scientific Purposes: Issues for Consideration. EUPREN.

The application, use, and effects of training and enrichment variables with Japanese snow macaques (Macaca fuscata) at the Central Park Wildlife Center

A training protocol is briefly described which allows the keepers through vocal and visual cues to herd the animals to a holding area. Training sessions were deterring stereotypic and abnormal behaviour - such as excessive grooming and fur-pulling. A feeding...

Year Published: 1997Topics: Abnormal/Problematic Behavior, Animal Training, Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Goodwin, J. 1997. The application, use, and effects of training and enrichment variables with Japanese snow macaques (Macaca fuscata) at the Central Park Wildlife Center. American Zoo and Aquarium Association (AZA) Regional Conference Proceedings, 510-515.