Nonhuman Primate

Training for husbandry and medical procedures

Chimpanzees can be trained to cooperate in treatment of wounds, allowing blood sampling and injection.

Year Published: 1992Animal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Reichard, T., Shellaberger, W. 1992. Training for husbandry and medical procedures. American Zoo and Aquarium Association (AZA) Annual Conference Proceedings, 396-402.

Effect of an enrichment device on stereotypic and self-aggressive behaviors in singly-caged macaques: A pilot study

The [single-housed] macaques in this study showed a decrease in self-directed behavior, especially self-biting, floating limb, hair pulling, and excessive licking, when treats were in the feeder. Paradoxically, both pacing and rocking increased when treats were in the feeder. ......

Year Published: 1992Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Watson, L. M. 1992. Effect of an enrichment device on stereotypic and self-aggressive behaviors in singly-caged macaques: A pilot study. Laboratory Primate Newsletter 31(3), 8-10.

Investigations of rhesus monkey video-task performance: Evidence for enrichment*

The animals have been observed to work even in the presence of freely available food.... These data suggest that acquiring food is the critical motivation of each monkey.

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

Citation: Washburn, D. A., Rumbaugh, D. M. 1992. Investigations of rhesus monkey video-task performance: Evidence for enrichment*. Contemporary Topics in Laboratory Animal Science 31(5), 6-10.

Physiology and environmental enrichment of rhesus monkeys on board the Space Shuttle

The two animals will be able to see each other through a transparent window. Video monitors which can be controlled using a joystick will serve as enrichment. Preliminary tests have shown that trained animals are able to feed themselves using...

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

Citation: Viso, M., Florence, G. 1992. Physiology and environmental enrichment of rhesus monkeys on board the Space Shuttle. Folia Primatologica 58(3), 162-163. (Primate Meeting Abstract)

Environmental Enrichment Information Resources for Nonhuman Primates: 1987-1992 & Primates: 1987-1990

References sorted under the following main headings:General, Great Apes, Lesser Apes, Old World Monkeys, New World Monkeys, Prosimians, Author Index

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

Citation: Swanson, J. C., Kreger, M. D., Berry, D. J. et al. 1992 & 1991. Environmental Enrichment Information Resources for Nonhuman Primates: 1987-1992 & Primates: 1987-1990. Animal Welfare Information Center, Belsville, MD.

Life enrichment for baboons and two East African cercopithecine monkeys in outdoor group cages

Several inanimate and feeding enrichment strategies for group-housed animals are summarized.

Year Published: 1992Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Baboon, Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate, Vervet (African Green Monkey)

Citation: Suleman, M. A. 1992. Life enrichment for baboons and two East African cercopithecine monkeys in outdoor group cages. Congress of the International Primatological Society , 297-298 (Abstract).

Monitoring welfare and evaluating the impact of environmental manipulations in non-human primates housed under laboratory conditions

The need for a sound scientific environmental enrichment methodology is underscored.

Year Published: 1992Topics: Environmental Enrichment, Welfare AssessmentAnimal Type: Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Scott, L. 1992. Monitoring welfare and evaluating the impact of environmental manipulations in non-human primates housed under laboratory conditions. Congress of the International Primatological Society , 36 (Abstract).

Bungee jumping monkeys

The three adults have never been seen on the bungee cord. The oldest offspring only uses it to aid himself in jumping to the floor from the crossbar. For the five younger offspring, the bungee is a favorite toy.This work...

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

Citation: Schwenk, B. 1992. Bungee jumping monkeys. Animal Keepers' Forum 19(12), 437-438.

Behavioral management of specific-pathogen-free (SPF) rhesus macaques

Inanimate enrichment procedures were successful in normalizing behavioral disorders (e.g., self-grooming) for young single-housed animals.

Year Published: 1992Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Schapiro, S. J., Lee-Parritz, D. E., Taylor, L. L. et al. 1992. Behavioral management of specific-pathogen-free (SPF) rhesus macaques. Congress of the International Primatological Society , 52 (Abstract).

Tips for handling small primates

Small primates, such as squirrel monkeys, can easily be trained or conditioned to obey simple commands. Training techniques are not described. No data are included in this article.

Year Published: 1992Topics: Animal Training, HandlingAnimal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Squirrel Monkey

Citation: Rudd, P. 1992. Tips for handling small primates. Contemporary Topics in Laboratory Animal Science 31(5), 45.