Nonhuman Primate

Inexpensive modifications to nonhuman primate cages that allow social grouping

These two design modifications [PVC tunnels and stainless steel tunnels connecting two adjacent cages] allow us to inexpensively modify existing caging to meet the USDA regulations of social grouping.

Year Published: 1992Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Bellinger, L. L., Hill, E. G., Wiggs, R. B. 1992. Inexpensive modifications to nonhuman primate cages that allow social grouping. Contemporary Topics in Laboratory Animal Science 31(3), 10-12.

Three inexpensive environmental enrichment options for group-housed Macaca mulatta

We distributed the following enrichment materials on the floor once a week, each on a different day: (1) 1 kg roasted peanuts in their shells; (2) 32 ears of hard corn; (3) one non-corrugated cardboard box. ... After a habituation...

Year Published: 1992Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Beirise, J. H., Reinhardt, V. 1992. Three inexpensive environmental enrichment options for group-housed Macaca mulatta. Laboratory Primate Newsletter 31(1), 7-8.

The use of artificial turf as a foraging substrate for individually housed rhesus monkeys (Macaca mulatta)

In this study artificial turf was used as the substrate for a particulate food given to the subjects as an environmental enrichment technique. When their cages were not enriched, eight single-caged subjects exhibited abnormal behaviors approximately 37% of the time....

Year Published: 1992Topics: Environmental Enrichment, Husbandry & ManagementAnimal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Bayne, K., Dexter, S. L., Mainzer H et al. 1992. The use of artificial turf as a foraging substrate for individually housed rhesus monkeys (Macaca mulatta). Animal Welfare 1, 39-53.

A preliminary survey of the incidence of abnormal behavior in rhesus monkeys (Macaca mulatta) relative to housing condition

To assess the behavioral status of individuals from one nonhuman primate species housed in different social [single vs group] and physical environments [corn crib vs indoor/outdoor run], we conducted a survey of abnormal behaviors in rhesus monkeys ... The greatest...

Year Published: 1992Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Bayne, K., Dexter, S., Suomi, S. 1992. A preliminary survey of the incidence of abnormal behavior in rhesus monkeys (Macaca mulatta) relative to housing condition. Lab Animal 21(5), 38-46.

Evaluation of the preference to and behavioral effects of an enriched environment on male rhesus monkeys

With simultaneous exposure, the single-housed subjects spent the greatest portion of the interactive time [30 minute-observation sessions] on the perch [16.8%], the second greatest amount of time spent divided approximately equally between interacting with the Kong [5.0%] and Tug-A-Toy [4.9%],...

Year Published: 1992Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Bayne, K., Hurst, J. K., Dexter, S. L. 1992. Evaluation of the preference to and behavioral effects of an enriched environment on male rhesus monkeys. Laboratory Animal Science 42, 38-45.

Enrichment strategies for nonhuman primates: Planning, implementation and monitoring

An enrichment schedule for implementation and monitoring keeps the facility and visiting personnel alert to what is occurring in each animal room.

Year Published: 1992Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Bayne, K. 1992. Enrichment strategies for nonhuman primates: Planning, implementation and monitoring. In: Implementation Strategies for Research Animal Well-Being: Institutional Compliance With Regulations. Krulisch, L. (ed), 131-135. Scientist Center for Animal Welfare and WARDS, Bethesda, MD.

Environmental enrichment for research chimpanzees

Description of an enrichment plan for chimpanzees.

Year Published: 1992Animal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Bayne, K. , Dexter, S. 1992. Environmental enrichment for research chimpanzees. In: Chimpanzee Conservation and Public Health: Environments for the Future. Erwin, J. , Landon, J. C. (ed), 147-153. Diagnon/Bioqual, Rockville, MD.

Removing an environmental enrichment device can result in a rebound of abnormal behavior in rhesus monkeys

These studies have repeatedly documented a 'rebound' of abnormal behavior of our subjects, typically at levels higher than that observed in the original baseline condition, when the devices are removed during the course of the study.

Year Published: 1992Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Bayne, K., Dexter, S. 1992. Removing an environmental enrichment device can result in a rebound of abnormal behavior in rhesus monkeys. American Journal of Primatology 27, 15 (Abstract).

Nonhuman Primates: Environmental Enrichment (Slide Series With Commentary)

A slide series with commentary, introducing the need for environmental enrichment, to enable the viewer to recommend environmental enrichment options that may be appropriate for the primates in their care, and to provide guidelines for monitoring nonhuman primate behaviors that...

Year Published: 1992Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Bayne, K. 1992. Nonhuman Primates: Environmental Enrichment (Slide Series With Commentary). Health Sciences Center for Educational Resources University of Washington, Seattle, WA.

A group of lemurs (Lemur catta, Eulemur fulvus myottensis): Activities during the day, usage of structures

Both species prefer horizontal structures and forked branches, but vertical structures are also important. All different kinds of structures should be offered at different heights.

Year Published: 1992Animal Type: Lemur, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Bauer, E. 1992. A group of lemurs (Lemur catta, Eulemur fulvus myottensis): Activities during the day, usage of structures. Congress of the International Primatological Society , 333 (Abstract).