Macaque

Recreation for rhesus monkeys

Foraging log: We took a section of a tree trunk or branch and drilled a bunch of 1-inch-deep holes. ... The log is hung from the top of the monkey's cage.. Treats can then be put in the holes. Our...

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

Citation: Wages, J. 1997. Recreation for rhesus monkeys. The Shape of Enrichment 6(3), 6.

Specific requirements of Macaca species

In this presentation the variation in social strategies that result in particular social organizations will be dealt with, as well as the specific character of 'the macaque', and some specific complications that arise from their socio-sexual organization with respect to...

Year Published: 1997Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Van Hooff, J. A. R. A. M. 1997. Specific requirements of Macaca speciesThe Housing of Non-Human Primates Used for Experimental Research and Other Scientific Purposes: Issues for Consideration. EUPREN.

Novelty influences use of play structures by a group of socially housed bonnet macaques (Macaca radiata)

It is important to note, however, that all structures (milk crate swings, fire hose suspended from two points, PVC tube suspended from two points, toys, rope dangling by one end) showed a decline in use over the testing period in...

Year Published: 1997Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Taylor, W. J., Brown, D. A., Davis, W. L. et al. 1997. Novelty influences use of play structures by a group of socially housed bonnet macaques (Macaca radiata). Laboratory Primate Newsletter 36(1), 4-6.

Response to temporally distributed feeding schedules in a group of bonnet macaques (Macaca radiata)

Portioning the daily food ration in four rather than two different feedings resulted in a significant increase in the amount of time spent foraging and eating/drinking in group-housed animals.

Year Published: 1997Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Taylor, W. J., Brown, D. A., Lucas-Awad, J. et al. 1997. Response to temporally distributed feeding schedules in a group of bonnet macaques (Macaca radiata). Laboratory Primate Newsletter 36(3), 1-3.

Training and remote monitoring of cardiovascular parameters in non-human primates

The use of "pre-invasive" implantable radio telemetry has revolutionized the collection of physiological data under stress-free conditions. It is now possible to measure accurately 'normal' baseline data of haemodynamic and electrical parameters in conscious and unrestrained monkeys. The use of...

Year Published: 1997Topics: Animal Training, Biological Sampling & Physiological Measurement, RestraintAnimal Type: Macaque, Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Schnell, C. R., Gerber, P. 1997. Training and remote monitoring of cardiovascular parameters in non-human primates. Primate Report 49, 61-70.

A foraging task reduces agonistic and stereotypic behaviors in pigtail macaque social groups

The results of this study indicate that the introduction of a naturalistic foraging task [sunflower seed scattered on woodchips] into groups of socially housed pigtailed macaques can have a significant effect on their behavioral repertoire, although there can be significant...

Year Published: 1998Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Boccia, M. L., Hijazi, A. S. 1998. A foraging task reduces agonistic and stereotypic behaviors in pigtail macaque social groups. Laboratory Primate Newsletter 37(3), 1-5.

Catering to caterrhines: Food enrichment at the University of Washington’s Regional Primate Research Center

As simple and relatively inexpensive form of enrichment each animal received a treat (e.g., fruit, vegetable, exposure to foraging device) on 4 days per week. This costs about $0.50 per macaque or baboon per week.

Year Published: 1998Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Baboon, Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Bellanca, R. U., Crockett, C. M., Johnson-Delaney, C. et al. 1998. Catering to caterrhines: Food enrichment at the University of Washington's Regional Primate Research Center. American Journal of Primatology 45, 167-168 (Abstract).

Pairing Macaca fascicularis

A total of 11 compatible pairs of adult male long-tailed macaques were formed after partners had been given the opportunity to establish dominance-subordination relationships during a non-contact familiarization period. There were two minor fights which lasted a couple of seconds,...

Year Published: 1998Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Asvestas, C. 1998. Pairing Macaca fascicularis. Laboratory Primate Newsletter 37(3), 5.

Requirements of biomedical research in terms of housing and husbandry for non-human primates: Pharmacology & Toxicology

The objective of toxicology and pharmacology studies is to detect change or variation from normal and to interpret the significance of such change, with the intention of assessing risk to man. With non-human primates (NHPs) detection of change related to...

Year Published: 1997Topics: Environmental Enrichment, Housing, Husbandry & Management, Social Housing & CompanionshipAnimal Type: Baboon, Capuchin, Chimpanzee, Lemur, Macaque, Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate, Owl Monkey, Squirrel Monkey, Vervet (African Green Monkey)

Citation: Woolley, A. P. A. H. 1997. Requirements of biomedical research in terms of housing and husbandry for non-human primates: Pharmacology & Toxicology. Primate Report 49, 37-41.

Age-related differences in performance on a puzzle feeder task

Total time manipulating the puzzle was similar for young and aged monkeys. However, average bout length was longer for young monkeys than for aged monkeys, suggesting more sustained attention to the task. [Species is not indicated; probably longtailed macaques.]

Year Published: 1997Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Watson, S. L., Shively, C. A., Voytko, M. L. et al. 1997. Age-related differences in performance on a puzzle feeder task. American Journal of Primatology 42, 153 (Abstract).