Marmoset

Use of an artificial gum-tree feeder for marmosets

Having the opportunity to demonstrate their natural gum-foraging behavior stimulated some of the animal's other natural behaviors, i.e., compatible sharing of feeders and feeding sites, methods of food acquisition, and territoriality and dominance. .... The gum-filled syringe was used for...

Year Published: 1988Animal Type: Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Peterson, G., Kelly, K., Miller, L. 1988. Use of an artificial gum-tree feeder for marmosets. Animal Keepers Forum 15, 396-401.

A review of environmental enrichment strategies for singly-caged nonhuman primates

Comprehensive literature review dealing with the following topics: a) Group housing versus single housing; b) Enrichment strategies using inanimate objects; c) Socialization with conspecifics; d) Role of animal care staff.

Year Published: 1989Topics: Environmental Enrichment, Human-Animal Interaction, Social Housing & CompanionshipAnimal Type: Baboon, Capuchin, Chimpanzee, Lemur, Macaque, Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate, Owl Monkey, Squirrel Monkey, Vervet (African Green Monkey)

Citation: Fajzi, K., Reinhardt, V., Smith, M. D. 1989. A review of environmental enrichment strategies for singly-caged nonhuman primates. Lab Animal 18(2), 23-35.

The problem of foraging in captive callitrichid primates: Behavioral time budgets and foraging skills

The group-housed animals had to hang from above, or sit on the covered bowl to obtain raisins that were mixed with ground corn cob. The device reduced foraging yield and increased foraging effort to levels similar to those observed in...

Year Published: 1989Animal Type: Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Molzen, E. M. , French, J. A. 1989. The problem of foraging in captive callitrichid primates: Behavioral time budgets and foraging skills. In: Housing, Care and Psychological Wellbeing of Captive and Laboratory Primates. Segal, E. F. (ed), 89-101. Noyes Publications, Park Ridge, NJ.

Gumnivory – Its significance and potential use in captive wildlife management

The Black-tailed marmoset refused her medication, even hidden in her favorite food times, but accepted it when it was mixed into the gum arabic solution and offered to her in the familiar syringe. .... The Golden-headed Lion tamarins stripped off...

Year Published: 1989Animal Type: Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Kelly, K., Miller, L., Newman, L. et al. 1989. Gumnivory - Its significance and potential use in captive wildlife management. American Zoo and Aquarium Association (AZA) Regional Conference Proceedings, 105-114.

Psychological well-being of primates in captivity

Recent amendments to the Animal Welfare Act will, upon taking effect, require that researchers who maintain nonhuman primates in captivity house their animals in such a way as to “promote their psychological well-being.” Unfortunately, no consensus presently exists in terms...

Year Published: 1989Topics: Regulations & Ethical ReviewAnimal Type: Baboon, Capuchin, Chimpanzee, Lemur, Macaque, Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate, Owl Monkey, Squirrel Monkey, Vervet (African Green Monkey)

Citation: Novak, M. A., Suomi, S. J. 1989. Psychological well-being of primates in captivity. ILAR Journal 31(3), 5-15.

Effects of environmental impoverishment on the social behavior of marmosets (Callithrix jacchus)

Family groups of marmosets were moved from a greenhouse enclosure to caged environments of increasingly limited size and stimulation. Social behaviors such as approach, follow, play, and grooming declined substantially. ... Nonsocial behaviors such as scent marking and locomotion also...

Year Published: 1989Animal Type: Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Schoenfeld, D. 1989. Effects of environmental impoverishment on the social behavior of marmosets (Callithrix jacchus). American Journal of Primatology 19(Supplement ), 45-51.

Psychological well-being of captive primates: General considerations and examples from callitrichids

In this chapter we raise some general considerations and criteria for developing and evaluating humane environments for captive primates, emphasizing some specific solutions that we have developed to deal with both physical and psychological needs in primates, particularly in Callitrichids....

Year Published: 1989Animal Type: Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Snowdon, C. T. , Savage, A. 1989. Psychological well-being of captive primates: General considerations and examples from callitrichids. In: Housing, Care and Psychological Wellbeing of Captive and Laboratory Primates. Segal, E. F. (ed), 75-88. Noyes Publications, Park Ridge, NJ.

Choices for captive primates

General considerations for appropriate cage space arrangement for small monkeys.

Year Published: 1989Topics: Environmental Enrichment, HousingAnimal Type: Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Shumaker, R. W. 1989. Choices for captive primates. Humane Innovations and Alternatives in Animal Experimentation 3, 117.

Advances in the management of primates kept for biomedical research

Changes in the management of colonies of long-tailed macaques and common marmosets kept at the Royal College of Surgeons Research Establishment are outlined. These developments are discussed in the context of increasing concern over the need to house and manage...

Year Published: 1990Animal Type: Macaque, Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Sainsbury, A. W., Mew, J. A., Purton, P. et al. 1990. Advances in the management of primates kept for biomedical research. Animal Technology 41 , 87-101.

Environmental Enrichment (Videotape With Commentary)

A demonstration of some feeding enrichment possibilities for various zoo animals, including marmosets.

Year Published: 1990Animal Type: All/General, Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: UFAW [Universities Federation for Animal Welfare] 1990. Environmental Enrichment (Videotape With Commentary) . Countywise Communication.Available on loan from Animal Care Audio-Visual Materials, WRPRC, 1220 Capitol Court, Madison, WI 53715, USA, Potters Bar, UK.