Nonhuman Primate

Task-directed and recreational underwater swimming in captive rhesus monkeys (Macaca mulatta)

Facilitating thermoregulation and increasing [solitary and social] play are two reasons to consider a swimming facility to be a cheap and clean environmental enrichment.

Year Published: 1992Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Anderson, J. R., Peignot, P., Adelbrecht, C. 1992. Task-directed and recreational underwater swimming in captive rhesus monkeys (Macaca mulatta). Laboratory Primate Newsletter 31(4), 1-4.

Two squirrel monkey toys

We describe two enrichment devices [suspended chain and rings placed on cage floor] successfully introduced to singly-caged male squirrel monkeys to increase cage complexity and foster manipulative activities.

Year Published: 1992Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Squirrel Monkey

Citation: Adams, B. W., Adair, E. R., Olsen, M. C. et al. 1992. Two squirrel monkey toys. Laboratory Primate Newsletter 31(4), 11-12.

Perch use by Macaca mulatta in relation to cage location

Single-housed animals living in lower-row cages spent an average of 31.6% of the time perching on their pipes while animals living in upper-row cages perched only 6.9% of the time. Access to the vertical dimension of the cage was more...

Year Published: 1991Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Woodbeck, T., Reinhardt, V. 1991. Perch use by Macaca mulatta in relation to cage location. Laboratory Primate Newsletter 30(4), 11-12.

Practice makes predictable: The differential effect of repeated sampling on behavioral and physiological responses in monkeys

In our laboratory, we have made it a point to minimize the human-animal interactions, assuming that by minimizing interactions, we optimize experimental conditions by eliminating confounding handling effects. The results presented here, however, suggest that it may be necessary to...

Year Published: 1992Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Boccia, M. L., Broussard, C., Scanlan, J. et al. 1992. Practice makes predictable: The differential effect of repeated sampling on behavioral and physiological responses in monkeys. In: The Inevitable Bond: Examining Scientist-Animal Interactions. Davis, H. , Balfour, A. D. (eds), 153-170. Cambridge University Press, New York, NY.

Chimpanzee training and behavioural research: A symbiotic relationship

Training can offer some tremendous benefits to behavioral scientist working with nunhuman primates.

Year Published: 1992Animal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Bloomsmith, M. A. 1992. Chimpanzee training and behavioural research: A symbiotic relationship. American Association of Zoological Parks and Aquariums/Canadian Association of Zoological Parks and Aquariums (AAZPA/CAZPA) Annual Conference Proceedings, 403-410.

Sustaining captive primate `natural’ behavior via psychological enrichment

Valuable recommendations for the enrichment of environment for captive primates.

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

Citation: Clark, B. 1992. Sustaining captive primate `natural' behavior via psychological enrichment. Proceedings of the National Conference of the American Association of Zoo Keepers (AAZK) 17, 123-145.

Behavioural profile of free-ranging rhesus monkeys

Arboreality was recorded at its maximum in the forest habitat (40.2%), followed by pond (34.1%) and temple (27.8%) habitats. ... When the group was threatened by external dangers, almost all animal responded by immediately climbing the trees. The animals spent...

Year Published: 1992Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Chopra, P. K., Seth, P. K., Seth, S. 1992. Behavioural profile of free-ranging rhesus monkeys. Primate Report 32, 75-105.

Environmental enrichment strategies for baboons

Toys and swings were used predominantly by single-housed juveniles in gang cages.

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

Citation: Choi, G. C., Canfield, R. W., Hall, E. C. et al. 1992. Environmental enrichment strategies for baboons. Contemporary Topics in Laboratory Animal Science 31(4), 6 (Abstract).

Guidelines on the Handling and Training of Laboratory Animals

Very helpful outline of what has to be taken into consideration when training animals to cooperate during handling procedures. Non-human primates, particularly the larger macaques, vervets, baboons and apes, are readily trained to cooperate in procedures such as presenting an...

Year Published: 1992Animal Type: All/General, Baboon, Macaque, Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate, Vervet (African Green Monkey)

Citation: Chambers, D. R., Gibson, T. E., Bindman, L. et al. 1992. Guidelines on the Handling and Training of Laboratory Animals. Universities Federation for Animal Welfare, Potters Bar, UK.

Self-aggression in nonhuman primates: A review of its development/possible causes, methods of therapeutic treatment, and its relevance to the zoo situation

Social enrichment appears to be the most effective method of reducing the development or frequency of abnormal behaviors.

Year Published: 1992Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Bushong, D., Schapiro, S. J., Bloomsmith, M. A. 1992. Self-aggression in nonhuman primates: A review of its development/possible causes, methods of therapeutic treatment, and its relevance to the zoo situation. American Zoo and Aquarium Association (AZA) Regional Conference Proceedings, 723-728.