Nonhuman Primate

Environmental enrichment for laboratory macaques

There is no precise way in which to evaluate the effect of environmental manipulations on the psychological well-being of laboratory primates.

Year Published: 1992Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Rupniak, N. M. J., Iversen, S. D. 1992. Environmental enrichment for laboratory macaques. Primate Eye 46(2), 10-11 (Abstract).

A theoretical approach to environmental enrichment from the perspective of occupational therapy

By providing chimps with occupational opportunities, we empower them to act and to exert control over themselves and their environment.

Year Published: 1992Animal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Wood, W. 1992. A theoretical approach to environmental enrichment from the perspective of occupational therapy. ChimpanZoo Conference Proceedings, 55-61.

Comment on ‘Are alarming events good for captive monkeys?’

The paper by Chamove and Moodie (Applied Animal Behaviour Science 27, 167-176, 1990) 'Are alarming events good for captive monkeys?' concludes that the capture and exposure to predators improves the behavioral well-being of captive cotton-top tamarins (Saguinus oedipus oedipus). We...

Year Published: 1992Topics: Environmental Enrichment, VocalizationAnimal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Roush, R. S., Burkhardt, R., Converse, L. et al. 1992. Comment on 'Are alarming events good for captive monkeys?'. Applied Animal Behaviour Science 33, 291-293.

An evaluation of browse as behavioral enrichment for captive gorillas

It was concluded that a browse program can be effective as behavioral enrichment for captive gorillas.

Year Published: 1992Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Woods, S. 1992. An evaluation of browse as behavioral enrichment for captive gorillas. American Journal of Primatology 27, 64 (Abstract).

Environmental enrichment methods: A workshop for the primate keeper

Some inanimate and feeding enrichment techniques used by primate keepers are reviewed.

Year Published: 1992Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Rogers, R. W. 1992. Environmental enrichment methods: A workshop for the primate keeper. Proceedings of the National Conference of the American Association of Zoo Keepers (AAZK) 16, 1-15.

Implementation and evaluation of a behavioral enrichment program for captive gorillas, with an emphasis on tool behaviors (Gorilla gorilla gorilla)

Providing captive gorillas with problems to be solved, including those that require the use of tools, is an effective way of increasing the animals' activity and challenging their intelligence.

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

Citation: Woods, S. 1992. Implementation and evaluation of a behavioral enrichment program for captive gorillas, with an emphasis on tool behaviors (Gorilla gorilla gorilla). Dissertation Abstracts International A53(6), 1990.

Behavioral observation in a macaque breeding colony: Assessment of enrichment strategies

While the percentage of animals demonstrating one abnormal behavior in one month observation may reach 30%, the frequency of deleterious abnormal behavior [self-aggression, hair pulling, bizarre stereotypical behaviors] is low at 2.2% of the total population (N=1303). These animals are...

Year Published: 1992Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Roberts, J. A. 1992. Behavioral observation in a macaque breeding colony: Assessment of enrichment strategies. Congress of the International Primatological Society, 167-168 (Abstract).

Living naturally: Aspects of wild environments relevant to captive chimpanzee management

Discussion of activity budgets of chimpanzees living in their natural habitat. The animals spend about 50% of the time feeding, 15% of the time resting, less than 15% of the time grooming each other.

Year Published: 1992Animal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Wrangham, R. W. 1992. Living naturally: Aspects of wild environments relevant to captive chimpanzee management. In: Chimpanzee Conservation and Public Health: Environments for the Future. Erwin, J. , Landon, J. C. (eds), 71-81. Diagnon/Bioqual, Rockville, MD.

Improving the microenvironment of caged laboratory macaques

Simple technical improvements of three common deficiencies of macaque cages are described: a) dark lower row cages, b) inaccessibility of vertical space, c) lack of privacy.

Year Published: 1992Topics: HousingAnimal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Reinhardt, V., Zweifel, D., Pape, D. 1992. Improving the microenvironment of caged laboratory macaques. Animal Technology 43, 179-183 .

Vegetables as dietary enrichment for Saimiri

In all cases vegetables were consumed quickly, with celery and bell peppers being the preferred vegetables, followed closely by squash. String beans required more effort to eat and were usually the last to be eaten. ... This study indicates that...

Year Published: 1992Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Squirrel Monkey

Citation: Williams, L. E., Palughi, P. J., Cushman, A. et al. 1992. Vegetables as dietary enrichment for Saimiri. American Journal of Primatology 27, 63-64 (Abstract).