Nonhuman Primate

Commentary: Thinking like a monkey – primatomorphizing an environmental enrichment program

We were also improving our own state of mind because this program was one of the few purely positive and pleasurable aspects of our work in the laboratory setting. ... Solitary confinement is a severe punishment even for monkeys. ......

Year Published: 1993Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Sokol, K. A. 1993. Commentary: Thinking like a monkey - primatomorphizing an environmental enrichment program. Lab Animal 22(5), 40-45.

Behavioral training of primates and other zoo animals for veterinary procedures

Animal training has the potential for reducing stress and creating a strong trainer/animal bond while making procedures safer for all involved.

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

Citation: Reichard, T., Laule, G. E. 1993. Behavioral training of primates and other zoo animals for veterinary procedures. Proceedings American Association of Zoo Veterinarians, 65-69.

Initial response to introduction of a PVC perch by singly caged Macaca fascicularis

Longtailed macaques ... exhibit a vertical flight response when alarmed. Therefore, the height of the cage is important for allowing the animals to withdraw from potentially stressful or alarming situations. ..Single-housed monkeys spent significantly more time clinging to the cage...

Year Published: 1993Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Shimoji, M., Bowers, C. L., Crockett, C. M. 1993. Initial response to introduction of a PVC perch by singly caged Macaca fascicularis. Laboratory Primate Newsletter 32(4), 8-11.

Enrichment options: Apes

Keepers must be alert as the apes are not above yanking an unsuspecting human off their feet if they are foolish enough to stand on the hose.

Year Published: 1993Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Rademacher, A. 1993. Enrichment options: Apes. Animal Keepers' Forum 20(10), 364.

Toys as environmental enrichment for captive juvenile chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes)

Whereas contact with the indestructible toy ball decreased over time, destructible objects maintained a consistent level of interest throughout the toys lifespan. ... Provision of both types of toys did not result in significant differences in the time individuals spent...

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

Citation: Shefferly, N., Fritz, J., Howell, S. 1993. Toys as environmental enrichment for captive juvenile chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes). Laboratory Primate Newsletter 32(2), 7-9.

Responses of singly-housed white-crowned mangabeys (Cercocebus torquatus lunulatus) to different enrichment devices

Providing enrichment devices reduced, but did not eliminate, stereotypic behaviors in single-housed subjects.

Year Published: 1993Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Phillippi-Falkenstein, K. 1993. Responses of singly-housed white-crowned mangabeys (Cercocebus torquatus lunulatus) to different enrichment devices. Laboratory Primate Newsletter 32(4), 5-7.

Measurement of blood pressure, heart rate, body temperature, ECG and activity by telemetry in conscious unrestrained marmosets

Restraining well habituated marmosets by hand significantly increased heart rate and blood pressure even after the animals were returned to their home cages. During separation from the group, day-time values for blood pressure and heart rate were higher, and activity...

Year Published: 1993Animal Type: Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Schnell, C. R., Wood, J. M. 1993. Measurement of blood pressure, heart rate, body temperature, ECG and activity by telemetry in conscious unrestrained marmosets. Proceedings of the Federation of European Laboratory Animal Science Associations (FELASA) Symposium, 107-111.

Observations of increased activity and tool use in captive rhesus monkeys exposed to troughs of water

These results suggest that exposure to water sources may elicit a broad spectrum of species-typical activity and may be a simple and inexpensive way to enrich the environment of captive [group-housed] rhesus monkeys. ... Standing water was more effective than...

Year Published: 1993Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Parks, K. A., Novak, M. A. 1993. Observations of increased activity and tool use in captive rhesus monkeys exposed to troughs of water. American Journal of Primatology 29, 13-25.

Measurement of blood pressure and heart rate by telemetry in conscious, unrestrained marmosets

During the weekend, daytime values of heart rate and blood pressure were significantly lower, and motor activity was higher. The higher motor activity suggests greater social interactions when the marmosets are undisturbed. The lower MAP [blood pressure] and HR [heart...

Year Published: 1993Animal Type: Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Schnell, C. R., Wood, J. M. 1993 . Measurement of blood pressure and heart rate by telemetry in conscious, unrestrained marmosets. American Journal of Physiology 264(Heart Circulatory Physiology 33), H1509-1516.

A statistical analysis of the effects of enrichment on primate behavior

The environment of any primate can be enriched with beneficial behavioral outcomes if care and an organized study effort is utilized in the enrichment selection process. Placing items in an exhibit for the monkeys to manipulate does not guarantee that...

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

Citation: Scherbak, C. 1993. A statistical analysis of the effects of enrichment on primate behavior. American Zoo and Aquarium Association (AZA) Regional Conference Proceedings, 201-204.