Nonhuman Primate

Environmental enrichment of the golden-bellied mangabey (Cercopithecus galeritus chrysogaster) groups in a zoological garden: Effects of puzzle feeder vs food dispersion in litter

Discussion on the benefits and limits of puzzler feeders, ceiling puzzle and woodchip litter.

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

Citation: Marsy, P., Boussekey, M. 1992. Environmental enrichment of the golden-bellied mangabey (Cercopithecus galeritus chrysogaster) groups in a zoological garden: Effects of puzzle feeder vs food dispersion in litter. Congress of the International Primatological Society, 307 (Abstract).

Quality time for nonhuman primates: Perspectives on psychological well-being form a large research facility

General discussion of inanimate enrichment and pair-housing. I don't think that hanging a puzzle feeder or throwing a Kong toy in a cage is doing much for enriching the animal's environment and is not satisfying the Congressional intent for providing...

Year Published: 1992Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Mandrell, T. D. 1992. Quality time for nonhuman primates: Perspectives on psychological well-being form a large research facility. In: Implementation Strategies for Research Animal Well-Being: Institutional Compliance With Regulations . Krulisch, L. (ed), 153-155. Scientist Center for Animal Welfare and WARDS, Bethesda, MD.

Some thoughts on psychological enrichment

Facilities must exercise caution when installing such climbing devices as vertically hanging or horizontally suspended ropes and chains - these must not crisscross or be too slack, because an animal can strangle its neck, limbs, or other body parts. .....

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

Citation: Mahoney, C. J. 1992. Some thoughts on psychological enrichment. Lab Animal 21(5), 27,29,32-37.

Large colonies vs. small colonies

An enrichment program for single-housed macaques and squirrel monkeys is outlined. It is important to recognize that visual contact between incompatible conspecifics can lead to problems such as anorexia and stereotypic behavior. Therefore our caregivers and veterinary staff pay close...

Year Published: 1992Topics: Environmental Enrichment, Social Housing & CompanionshipAnimal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate, Squirrel Monkey

Citation: Lipman, N. S. 1992. Large colonies vs. small colonies. In: Implementation Strategies for Research Animal Well-Being: Institutional Compliance With Regulations. Krulisch, L. (ed), 145-150. Scientist Center for Animal Welfare and WARDS, Bethesda, MD.

Group size for captive lion-tailed macaques

An ethological plea for larger social groupings, i.e., 10-12 animals including 3-5 adult females and their young and one breeder male.

Year Published: 1992Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Lindburg, D. G. 1992. Group size for captive lion-tailed macaques. Lion-Tales 8(1/2), 4-5.

Facilitation of exploration and play in captive chimpanzees by the presentation of novel objects

The usefulness of novel enrichment objects for group-housed chimpanzees is discussed.

Year Published: 1992Animal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Lichtfield, C. A. 1992. Facilitation of exploration and play in captive chimpanzees by the presentation of novel objects. International Journal of Psychology 27, 437 (Abstract).

Using novel object to facilitate exploration and play, and reduce aberrant behaviors in the chimpanzee group at Adelaide Zoo

The usefulness of novel enrichment objects for group-housed chimpanzees is discussed.

Year Published: 1992Animal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Lichtfield, C. A. 1992. Using novel object to facilitate exploration and play, and reduce aberrant behaviors in the chimpanzee group at Adelaide Zoo. Bulletin of the Chicago Academy of Sciences 15, 35 (Abstract).

Pickle barrels as enrichment objects for rhesus macaques

Barrels were arranged three ways: unattached, on a swivel, and stationary. ...Barrels were not used by all [group-housed] animal classes, adults virtually ignored them.

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

Citation: Lehman, S. M., Lessnau, R. G. 1992. Pickle barrels as enrichment objects for rhesus macaques. Laboratory Animal Science 42, 392-397.

Use of positive behavioral techniques in primates for husbandry and enrichment

Primates, as a group, offer great opportunities for positive reinforcement work.

Year Published: 1992Topics: Animal TrainingAnimal Type: Baboon, Capuchin, Chimpanzee, Lemur, Macaque, Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate, Owl Monkey, Squirrel Monkey, Vervet (African Green Monkey)

Citation: Laule, G. E. 1992. Use of positive behavioral techniques in primates for husbandry and enrichment. The Newsletter 3(4), 1-2.

Comparing two manipulable objects as enrichment for captive chimpanzees

This study compared the effectiveness of kraft wrapping paper and rubber to as enrichment for 22 chimpanzees group-housed in conventional indoor/outdoor runs. Objects were tested separately during 67 hours of data collection using a group scan sampling technique. Paper was...

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

Citation: Pruetz, J. D., Bloomsmith, M. A. 1992. Comparing two manipulable objects as enrichment for captive chimpanzees. Animal Welfare 1(2), 127-137.