Macaque

Evaluation of stainless steel reflective discs as enrichment devices for rhesus monkeys (Macaca mulatta) housed in a toxicological facility

The enrichment device was used [probably by single-caged subjects] primarily for manipulation and banging. ... The usage of polished stainless steel discs declines over time and therefore alternative methods of environmental enrichment and rotation of enrichment devices should be considered.

Year Published: 1998Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Goode, T. L., McPherson, H., Hughes, J. et al. 1998. Evaluation of stainless steel reflective discs as enrichment devices for rhesus monkeys (Macaca mulatta) housed in a toxicological facility. Contemporary Topics in Laboratory Animal Science 37, 100 (Abstract).

Food and feeding behaviour of the pig-tailed macaque (Macaca nemestrina leonina) in semi-evergreen forest in Bangladesh

This subspecies is completely arboreal and frugivorous. The group spent 21.7% of their daily active time on feeding and 39.6% time on foraging.

Year Published: 1998Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Feeroz, M. M. 1998. Food and feeding behaviour of the pig-tailed macaque (Macaca nemestrina leonina) in semi-evergreen forest in Bangladesh. Primate Eye 65, 22 (Abstract).

Psychological well-being of captive nonhuman primates

Merely increasing cage size has not been associated with meaningful improvements in psychological well-being among singly housed macaques. Environmental change, such as being moved into a new room, disturbs monkeys, as demonstrated by appetite suppression, disruption of the normal activity...

Year Published: 1998Topics: Husbandry & Management, Social Housing & CompanionshipAnimal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Crockett, C. M. 1998. Psychological well-being of captive nonhuman primates. In: Second Nature - Environmental Enrichment for Captive Animals. Shepherdson, D. H., Mellen, J. D., Hutchins, M. (eds), 129-152. Smithsonian Institution Press, Washington, DC.

Social relationships in a newly established all-male group of lion-tailed macaques (Macaca silenus)

Observations covered the first nine weeks [after group formation]. The males interacted rarely. In 8 of 15 dyads grooming occurred. Aggressive behaviour normally occurred without physical contact. ... The males showed a tendency to use the same or adjacent rooms...

Year Published: 1998Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Hermann, F., Kaumanns, W. 1998. Social relationships in a newly established all-male group of lion-tailed macaques (Macaca silenus). Folia Primatologica 69(4), 232-233. (Primate Meeting Abstract)

The Törneby Primate Facility optimisation of housing conditions for rhesus macaques in Sweden

Group-housing arrangements for rhesus macaques and husbandry implications are described.

Year Published: 1998Topics: Husbandry & Management, Social Housing & CompanionshipAnimal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Guhad, F., Augustsson, H., Hau, J. 1998. The Törneby Primate Facility optimisation of housing conditions for rhesus macaques in Sweden. Scandinavian Journal of Laboratory Animal Science 25(4), 173-176.

Effects of puzzle feeders on pathological behavior in individually housed rhesus monkeys

Self-injurious behavior (SIB) occurs in about 10% of individually housed monkeys. Monkeys with SIB bite their own bodies frequently, occasionally inflicting wounds as a result [p. 213] ... Of great concern is the development of a severe from of abnormal...

Year Published: 1998Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Novak, M. A., Kinsey, J. H., Jorgensen, M. J. et al. 1998. Effects of puzzle feeders on pathological behavior in individually housed rhesus monkeys. American Journal of Primatology 46, 213-227.

Practical aspects of the program to promote psychological well-being in nonhuman primates at the Oregon Regional Primate Research Center

A comprehensive inanimate and animate enrichment program for rhesus macaques is described and valuable recommendations made to facilitate optimal psychological well-being throughout the animals' lives. A successful (80% compatibility) pair formation protocol for female rhesus macaques is outlined. New pairs...

Year Published: 1998Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Niemeyer, C., Eaton, G. G., Kelley, S. T. 1998. Practical aspects of the program to promote psychological well-being in nonhuman primates at the Oregon Regional Primate Research Center. In: Proceedings of the International Conference on Environmental Enrichment. Hare, V. J. , Worley, E. (eds), 345-354. The Shape of Enrichment, San Diego, CA.

Behavioral effects of perches on group-housed adult female Japanese monkeys

When [4 adult female] monkeys were housed in a cage which contained eight wooden perches to increase usable space, the rate of agonistic interactions as well as the rates of spatial proximity and social grooming decreased in comparison with those...

Year Published: 1998Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Nakamichi, M., Asanuma, K. 1998. Behavioral effects of perches on group-housed adult female Japanese monkeys. Perceptual and Motor Skills 87, 707-714.

The presence of visual barriers decreases antagonism in group housed pigtail macaques (Macaca nemestrina)

Instances of bite, grab and chase were found to be significantly greater [among members of harem groups of 23 pig-tailed macaques] when visual barriers were absent compared to when they were present.

Year Published: 1998Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Maninger, N., Kim, J. H., Ruppenthal, G. C. 1998. The presence of visual barriers decreases antagonism in group housed pigtail macaques (Macaca nemestrina). American Journal of Primatology 45, 193-194 (Abstract).

Successful pair-housing of male macaques (Macaca fascicularis)

Potential companions were paired after establishment of a clear dominance-subordination relationship during a noncontact familiarization period. Throughout a follow-up period of 12-42 months, 16 of the 17 original pairs (94%) were compatible. Only one pair engaged in fighting shortly after...

Year Published: 1998Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Lynch, R. 1998. Successful pair-housing of male macaques (Macaca fascicularis). Laboratory Primate Newsletter 37(1), 4-5.