Nonhuman Primate

Agonistic behavior responses of socially experienced, unfamiliar adult male rhesus monkeys (Macaca mulatta) to pairing

The present data demonstrate that unfamiliar adult male rhesus monkeys may generally be paired directly with each other without undue risk provided partners have previously lived with another male companion. This is congruent with the findings made with adult females....

Year Published: 1991Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Reinhardt, V. 1991. Agonistic behavior responses of socially experienced, unfamiliar adult male rhesus monkeys (Macaca mulatta) to pairing. Laboratory Primate Newsletter 30(1), 5-7.

Enclosure design: Effects of increasing environmental complexity on captive bonobos (Pan paniscus)

It is shown how increased complexity of enclosure space affects behavior in positive ways.

Year Published: 1991Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Rogers, K. 1991. Enclosure design: Effects of increasing environmental complexity on captive bonobos (Pan paniscus). American Journal of Primatology 24, 132 (Abstract).

Learning from the wild: Improving the psychological and physical well-being of captive primates

Environmental enrichment options for Gorillas and Tamarins are described and discussed.

Year Published: 1991Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Redshaw, M. E., Mallinson, J. J. C. 1991. Learning from the wild: Improving the psychological and physical well-being of captive primates. Dodo, Journal of the Wildlife Preservation Trust 27, 18-26.

Environmental enrichment for primates in captivity: A review

Review of early enrichment studies.

Year Published: 1991Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Riviello, M. C., Misiti, A. 1991. Environmental enrichment for primates in captivity: A review. International Journal of Anthropology 6, 251 (Abstract).

Contextual variation and consistency in rhesus friendship: Differential redundancy of types of affiliation in a reproductive and a nonreproductive group

Year Published: 1991Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Rasmussen, D. R. 1991. Contextual variation and consistency in rhesus friendship: Differential redundancy of types of affiliation in a reproductive and a nonreproductive group. American Journal of Primatology 24, 128 (Abstract).

Impact of a privacy panel on the behavior of caged female rhesus monkeys living in pairs

Thirty paired female rhesus monkeys were tested in a control situation when companions had no privacy, and in an experimental situation when they were offered the option to move behind a panel and be alone. Paired partners spent significantly more...

Year Published: 1991Topics: Social Housing & CompanionshipAnimal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Reinhardt, V., Reinhardt, A. 1991. Impact of a privacy panel on the behavior of caged female rhesus monkeys living in pairs. Journal of Experimental Animal Science 34(2), 55-58.

Training a diabetic drill (Mandrillus leucophaeus) to accept insulin injections and venipuncture

Training technique is described. Loon has never failed to voluntarily accept his insulin injection or to allow the veterinarians access to blood vessels in exchange for a good back scratch and a food reward.

Year Published: 1991Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Priest, G. M. 1991. Training a diabetic drill (Mandrillus leucophaeus) to accept insulin injections and venipuncture. Laboratory Primate Newsletter 30(1), 1-4.

An alternative method for primate perch installation

Modification of squeeze cages is described allowing the installation of a perch that does not interfere with the normal operation of the cage.

Year Published: 1991Topics: Environmental Enrichment, HousingAnimal Type: Capuchin, Macaque, Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate, Owl Monkey, Squirrel Monkey, Vervet (African Green Monkey)

Citation: Reinhardt, V., Pape, R. 1991. An alternative method for primate perch installation. Lab Animal 20(8), 47-48.

Criteria for the provision of captive environments

The greater the departure from the wild environment the greater the need to install forms of environmental enrichment.

Year Published: 1991Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Poole, T. B. 1991. Criteria for the provision of captive environments. In: Primate Responses to Environmental Change . Box, H. O. (ed), 357-374. Chapman and Hall, New York, NY.

Multifunctional cage for macaques housed in pairs or in small groups

Existing double-cage units were modified to provide optimal housing and handling conditions for pair-housed macaques. Perch installation allows normal operation of the squeeze-back; a privacy panel offers optional visual seclusion.

Year Published: 1991Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Reinhardt, V., Pape, R., Zweifel, D. 1991. Multifunctional cage for macaques housed in pairs or in small groups. American Association for Laboratory Animal Science Bulletin [Contemporary Topics in Laboratory Animal Science] 30(5), 14-15.