Nonhuman Primate

A practical assessment of a non-human primate exercise program

In two different heterosexual groups of eight adult capuchins aggressive interactions were absent when the familiarized, carefully preselected single-caged subjects were introduced in a large exercise cage.Rhesus macaques engaged in a serious aggressive interactions in the same situation.

Year Published: 1991Animal Type: Capuchin, Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Wolff, A., Ruppert, G. 1991. A practical assessment of a non-human primate exercise program. Lab Animal 20(2), 36-39.

A canine companion for a nursery-reared infant chimpanzee

Reduction in rocking and other stress-related behaviors in the dog's presence is a strong argument for providing nursery-reared chimpanzees with dog companions. ... We have safely housed dogs with single infants as well as with small groups of infants, until...

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

Citation: Thompson, M. A., Bloomsmith, M. A., Taylor, L. L. 1991. A canine companion for a nursery-reared infant chimpanzee. Laboratory Primate Newsletter 30(2), 1-4.

Observations on the benefit of environmental enrichment when group housing male squirrel monkeys

Year Published: 1991Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Squirrel Monkey

Citation: Thornhill, A. 1991. Observations on the benefit of environmental enrichment when group housing male squirrel monkeys. Institute of Animal Technology Congress Proceedings, 28 (Abstract).

Environmental enrichment research in a chimpanzee laboratory: Relevance to the Chimpanzoo program

A review of selected chimpanzee enrichment articles.

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

Citation: Bloomsmith, M. A. 1992. Environmental enrichment research in a chimpanzee laboratory: Relevance to the Chimpanzoo program. ChimpanZoo Conference Proceedings, 49-54.

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.