Nonhuman Primate
Monkey behavior and laboratory issues
Monkeys are socially complex creatures. When this aspect of their nature is accommodated in research settings, the benefit to science is a less stressed animal that provides meaningful scientific data. [p. 306]
Year Published: 1991Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate
Citation: Novak, M. A., Bayne, K. 1991. Monkey behavior and laboratory issues. Laboratory Animal Science 41(4), 306-307.
Read MoreEcological requirements of macaques
In captive colonies, social and rearing environments and modes of provisioning often depart significantly from those that occur in nature. Within limits, naturalistic patterns can serve as useful models for improving the quality of life for captive macaques.
Year Published: 1991Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate
Citation: Lindburg, D. G. 1991. Ecological requirements of macaques. Laboratory Animal Science 41(4), 315-322.
Read MoreSocial interaction in nonhuman primates: An underlying theme for primate research
With effective management strategies, it can be argued that the benefits of social housing exceed the disadvantages for most nonhuman primates and for the majority of primate species housed in laboratory settings. ... Different strategies will be required to promote...
Year Published: 1991Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate
Citation: Novak, M. A., Suomi, S. J. 1991. Social interaction in nonhuman primates: An underlying theme for primate research. Laboratory Animal Science 41, 308-314.
Read MoreMirrors as enrichment for captive chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes)
When the mirror gave subjects visual access to neighboring animals, sexual and agonistic behaviors increased, whereas play behavior decreased compared with when no mirror was present.
Year Published: 1991Animal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate
Citation: Lambeth, S. P., Bloomsmith, M. A. 1991. Mirrors as enrichment for captive chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes). American Journal of Primatology 24, 114 (Abstract).
Read MoreThe Welfare of Nonhuman Primates in Research Settings: A Bibliography
An extensive bibliography (over 650 articles) on the welfare of nonhuman primates in research settings. The entries are grouped into the following topics:Ethics, Laws and Regulations, Psychological Well-Being of Captive Primates, Physical Environment, Social Environment
Year Published: 1991Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate
Citation: Novak, M. A., Drewsen, K. H., Beckley, S. A. 1991. The Welfare of Nonhuman Primates in Research Settings: A Bibliography. In: Through the Looking Glass. Issues of Psychological Well-Being in Captive Nonhuman Primates. Novak, M. A. , Petto, A. J. (eds), 221-276. American Psychological Association, Washington, DC.
Read MoreResocialization of a group of ex-laboratory chimpanzees, Pan troglodytes
A group of [8] wild-born individuals from a single-cage laboratory environment were released onto a small island. [Group formation process and success is not described]. ... This study was undertaken to determine the behavior of the chimpanzees 12 years after...
Year Published: 1991Animal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate
Citation: Noon, C. 1991. Resocialization of a group of ex-laboratory chimpanzees, Pan troglodytes. Journal of Medical Primatology 20, 375-381.
Read MoreNonhuman Primate Management Plan
Thorough discussion of environmental enrichment options and a survey of 56 investigators and five veterinarians regarding the status of housing and management procedures of nonhuman primates at NIH.
Year Published: 1991Topics: Environmental Enrichment, Housing, Husbandry & ManagementAnimal Type: Nonhuman Primate
Citation: National Institutes of Health 1991. Nonhuman Primate Management Plan. Office of Animal Care and Use, Bethesda, MD.
Read MorePVC-pipe food puzzle for singly caged primates
Perforated PVC pipes were placed parallel one on top of the other and loaded with peanuts. It appears that [single-housed] males were slower to learn how to retrieve peanuts but could become as proficient as females.
Year Published: 1991Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate
Citation: Murchison, M. A. 1991. PVC-pipe food puzzle for singly caged primates. Laboratory Primate Newsletter 30(3), 12-14.
Read MoreA system for documentation and assessment of behavioral responses of chimpanzees to environmental enrichment
A monitoring system for evaluation of environmental enrichment options is outlined.
Year Published: 1991Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate
Citation: Metz, B., Weld, K., Erwin, J. 1991. A system for documentation and assessment of behavioral responses of chimpanzees to environmental enrichment. American Journal of Primatology 24, 123 (Abstract).
Read MoreChimpanzees (Pan troglodytes): Problem seeking versus the bird-in-hand, least-effort strategy
Chimpanzees will sometimes attempt to solve a discrimination problem for food rather than simply taking freely accessible food.
Year Published: 1991Animal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate
Citation: Menzel, E. W. 1991. Chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes): Problem seeking versus the bird-in-hand, least-effort strategy. Primates 32, 497-508.
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