Nonhuman Primate

Recommendations for the enrichment of captive tufted capuchins (Cebus apella) based on the behavior of group housed subjects

In considering alternatives for enrichment ... the addition of manipulata rather than additional animals may be a viable option.

Year Published: 1992Animal Type: Capuchin, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Costin, C. 1992. Recommendations for the enrichment of captive tufted capuchins (Cebus apella) based on the behavior of group housed subjects. American Journal of Primatology 27, 24 (Abstract).

Task-oriented feeding device for singly caged primates

A perforated hard plastic ball loaded with peanuts was attached to the outside of the cage. The [single-housed] animals spent most of their time sitting on their cage perches [females 66%, males 36%]. Manipulating the foraging device was the second...

Year Published: 1992Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Murchison, M. A. 1992. Task-oriented feeding device for singly caged primates. Laboratory Primate Newsletter 31(1), 9-11.

Positive reinforcement techniques and chimpanzees

Discussion on positive reinforcement training.

Year Published: 1992Animal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Laule, G. E., Keeling, M. E., Alford, P. L. et al. 1992. Positive reinforcement techniques and chimpanzees. An innovative training program. American Zoo and Aquarium Association (AZA) Regional Conference Proceedings, 1-5.

Food puzzle for singly caged primates

Clear flexible plastic tubing held together in the shape of an X was baited with peanuts and attached outside to the front of the cage.

Year Published: 1992Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Murchison, M. A., Nolte, R. E. 1992. Food puzzle for singly caged primates. American Journal of Primatology 27, 285-292.

Mirrors as enrichment for the captive chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes)

No quantitative studies have focused on the properties of a mirror and its use as a social enrichment tool. We did an observation study, which included 239 12-minute sessions over a four month period to test the enrichment properties of...

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

Citation: Lambeth, S. P., Bloomsmith, M. A. 1992. Mirrors as enrichment for the captive chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes). The Newsletter 3(3), 1.

More on the ‘influence’ of zoo visitors on the behaviour of captive primates

Zoo primates do not habituate to the public as they seem to habituate to the passive research observer. ... The behaviours of zoo primates and the size and activity of visitor groups are, indeed, related.

Year Published: 1992Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Mitchell, G., Tromborg, C. T., Kaufman, J. et al. 1992. More on the 'influence' of zoo visitors on the behaviour of captive primates. Applied Animal Behaviour Science 35, 189-198.

The integration of Julia

Successful integration procedure of an adult female gorilla into an established breeding group is described.

Year Published: 1992Topics: Social Housing & CompanionshipAnimal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Johnstone-Scott, R. 1992. The integration of Julia. International Zoo News 39(6), 18-26.

Environmental enrichment for zoo chimpanzees

Discussion of inanimate enrichment options for chimpanzees. It is interesting and unfortunate that most of the forms of [inanimate] enrichment that have been carefully evaluated are more effective for immature animals than for adults.

Year Published: 1992Animal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Mellen, J. D. , Sheperdson, D. J. 1992. Environmental enrichment for zoo chimpanzees. In: The Care and Management of Chimpanzees (Pan Troglodytes) in Captive Environments. Fulk, R. , Garland, C. (eds), 64-71. North Carolina Zoological Society, North Carolina Zoological Park, NC.

Environmental enrichment for a colony of outdoor housed baboons

Two types of perches and ceiling puzzle feeding of whole foods were tried for single- and group-housed animals.

Year Published: 1992Animal Type: Baboon, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Horam, C. J., Harewood, W. J., Phippard, A. F. et al. 1992. Environmental enrichment for a colony of outdoor housed baboons. Australian Primatology 7(1), 11 (Abstract).

Effects of the environment on the behaviour of lowland gorillas in zoos

The purpose of this study was to observe as many gorilla groups as possible and to compare their behaviour in different exhibits, social structures and visitor situation. Gorillas were studied in 15 zoos, they lived in 14 groups with male...

Year Published: 1992Topics: Human-Animal Interaction, Social Housing & CompanionshipAnimal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Meder, A. 1992. Effects of the environment on the behaviour of lowland gorillas in zoos. Primate Report 32, 167-183.