Nonhuman Primate

Environmental enrichment

Synopsis of a workshop.

Year Published: 1993Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Embury, A. 1993. Environmental enrichment . Australian Primatology 8(2), 9 (Abstract).

Rawhide ‘chew-bones’ reduce abnormal behavior in individually housed adult rhesus macaques

Self-clasp showed a significant decline when the rawhide bones were present. We conclude that rawhide chew-bones are an effective, and relatively inexpensive method of enriching the environment of individually housed rhesus macaques.

Year Published: 1993Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Eaton, G. G., Kelley, S. T., Iliff-Sizemore, S. A. 1993. Rawhide 'chew-bones' reduce abnormal behavior in individually housed adult rhesus macaques. American Journal of Primatology 30, 308 (Abstract).

Feeder logs, swings, and perches for primates

In order to reach the feeder logs, attempts to balance and walk the cord were necessary, and additional coordination was required to pick or dig the treat foods from the free-spinning logs. No data are included in this article.

Year Published: 1993Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Dorian, C. 1993. Feeder logs, swings, and perches for primates. The Shape of Enrichment 2(2), 3-5.

Integrating an environmental enrichment program with infectious disease research

Year Published: 1993Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: All/General, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Dexter, S. L., Bayne, K. 1993. Integrating an environmental enrichment program with infectious disease research. American Journal of Primatology 30, 307 (Abstract).

Providing swings to individually housed rhesus monkeys (Macaca mulatta) did not result in a reduction of abnormal behaviors

Year Published: 1993Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Dexter, S. L., Bayne, K. 1993. Providing swings to individually housed rhesus monkeys (Macaca mulatta) did not result in a reduction of abnormal behaviors. American Journal of Primatology 30, 307 (Abstract).

Baboon vocalizations as measures of psychological well-being

Increased grunting was associated with environmental enrichment [radio, food treats]. Thus vocalizations may provide a useful tool for evaluating enrichment programs designed to promote baboon, and perhaps other nonhuman primate, psychological well-being. ... With minimal training, caregivers can learn to...

Year Published: 1993Topics: Vocalization, Welfare AssessmentAnimal Type: Baboon, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Crowell Comuzzie, D. K. 1993. Baboon vocalizations as measures of psychological well-being. Laboratory Primate Newsletter 32(3), 5-6.

Letter to the Editor: Is cortisol a good measure of an animal’s response to cage size? American Society of Primatologists (APS) Bulletin 17(4),

The validity of cortisol being used as variable to assess animal welfare regarding living space is questioned. There are strong financial reasons for housing animals in small enclosures. It is important to collect data on animals' responses to these cages,...

Year Published: 1993Animal Type: All/General, Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Hubrecht, R. C., Mason, G. 1993. Letter to the Editor: Is cortisol a good measure of an animal's response to cage size? American Society of Primatologists (APS) Bulletin 17(4), .

Urinary cortisol responses of longtailed macaques to five cage sizes, tethering, sedation, and room change

In the tethering study cortisol levels remained somewhat elevated 2-4 weeks after catheterization. After the catheters were removed, the cortisol levels dropped rapidly although they remained slightly elevated through the recovery phase.

Year Published: 1993Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Crockett, C. M., Bowers, C. L., Sackett, G. P. et al. 1993. Urinary cortisol responses of longtailed macaques to five cage sizes, tethering, sedation, and room change. American Journal of Primatology 30, 55-74.

Pre-feeding agonism and seasonality in captive groups of chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes)

Enriching the environments of groups of captive chimpanzees by providing a variety of attractive foods (fruit) does not seem to increase tension or lead to increased pre-feeding agonism. Managers should be encouraged to provide a varied diet reflecting the food...

Year Published: 1993Animal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Howell, S. M., Matevia, M., Fritz, J. et al. 1993. Pre-feeding agonism and seasonality in captive groups of chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes). Animal Welfare 2, 153-163.

Appetite and urinary cortisol responses to different cage sizes in female pigtailed macaques

Appetite during the first three days in the new room was moderately suppressed. Appetite and cortisol levels were unrelated to cage size.

Year Published: 1993Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Crockett, C. M., Bowers, C. L., Shimoji, M. et al. 1993. Appetite and urinary cortisol responses to different cage sizes in female pigtailed macaques. American Journal of Primatology 31, 305 (Abstract).