Nonhuman Primate

Chimpanzees in AIDS research: A biomedical and bioethical perspective

The present article represents a consensus view of the appropriate utilization of chimpanzees in AIDS research arrived at as a result of a meeting of a group of scientists involved in AIDS research with chimpanzees and bioethicists. The paper considers...

Year Published: 1994Topics: Disease/Experimental Model, Relocation & Transport, Social Housing & CompanionshipAnimal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: van Akker, R., Balls, M., Eichberg, J. W. et al. 1994. Chimpanzees in AIDS research: A biomedical and bioethical perspective. Journal of Medical Primatology 23, 49-51.

Lemur feeding: It’s in the trees

One end of the vine is secured around the middle of a whole fruit or vegetable like a carrot, while the other end is secured to a branch of a tree in the exhibit. To make this feeding activity more...

Year Published: 1994Animal Type: Lemur, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Tomoser, S. 1994. Lemur feeding: It's in the trees. The Shape of Enrichment 3(1), 11.

Indirect and direct behavioural changes of individually housed rhesus monkeys (Macaca mulatta) as a function of manipulandum

The aim of this study was to determine whether exposing individually housed rhesus macaques to various manipulanda would not only decrease their frequency of 'unacceptable' behaviours (e.g., pacing), but also increase the frequency of 'acceptable' behaviours (e.g. presenting). ... The...

Year Published: 1994Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Tobey, J. R., Thompson, R. K. R. 1994. Indirect and direct behavioural changes of individually housed rhesus monkeys (Macaca mulatta) as a function of manipulandum. American Journal of Primatology 33, 246 (Abstract).

The use of foraging devices for environmental enrichment of individually housed rhesus monkeys in a laboratory colony

Two custom-made peanut-loaded foraging devices for single-housed subjects are described. No data are included in this article.

Year Published: 1994Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Taylor, R. L., White, B. L., Ferguson, S. A. et al. 1994. The use of foraging devices for environmental enrichment of individually housed rhesus monkeys in a laboratory colony. Contemporary Topics in Laboratory Animal Science 33(6), 71-73.

Monkey buckets

Three methods of hanging the buckets were considered.

Year Published: 1994Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Suarez, S. A., Smith, M. 1994. Monkey buckets. The Shape of Enrichment 3(3), 3-4.

Enrichment options: Food pods and mesh feeders

Food pods are a recent innovation and are constructed primarily of PVC tubing whish, in turn, is fastened to nets or firehose. The object is to extract foods which have been placed in the tubes via internalized, gorilla-proof, access seals....

Year Published: 1994Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Sutherland, R. 1994. Enrichment options: Food pods and mesh feeders. Animal Keepers' Forum 21(9), 315-316.

Documenting positive reinforcement training for chimpanzee urine collection

The mean duration of training time to the first collection and to reach reliable performance were 66 minutes and 237 minutes respectively in group-housed animals. [Training protocol is not described.]

Year Published: 1994Animal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Stone, A. M., Bloomsmith, M. A., Laule, G. E. et al. 1994. Documenting positive reinforcement training for chimpanzee urine collection. American Journal of Primatology 33, 242 (Abstract).

Causes of body rocking in chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes)

The development of rocking may be prevented if the babies are left with the mother and in their social group. Rocking after (late) separation may be prevented when transfer takes place together with familiar peers.

Year Published: 1994Animal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Spijkerman, R. P., Dienske, H., van Hooff, J. A. R. A. M. et al. 1994. Causes of body rocking in chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes). Animal Welfare 3, 193-211.

Urinary endocrinology and social dynamics: a method for monitoring entire marmoset groups

In order to obtain the essential endocrinological data sets we rely on stress-free and simultaneously collected individual urine samples from entire family groups. In common marmosets (Callithrix jacchus), this has been achieved and the methodology is clearly described.

Year Published: 1995Animal Type: Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Anzenberger, G. 1995. Urinary endocrinology and social dynamics: a method for monitoring entire marmoset groups. Abstracts from the European Primate Resources Network (EUPREN) Meeting.

Wounding aggression during the formation and maintenance of captive, multimale chimpanzee groups

Based on a 14-year survey of one facility, the incidence of injuries resulting from aggression during and after group formation of chimpanzees is assessed and its managerial implications discussed. There is more wounding and more severe wounding in groups composed...

Year Published: 1995Animal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Alford, P. L., Bloomsmith, M. A., Keeling, M. E. et al. 1995. Wounding aggression during the formation and maintenance of captive, multimale chimpanzee groups. Zoo Biology 14, 347-359.