Nonhuman Primate

Enrichment options: Small primate feeder

An 'eggplant feeder' is described.

Year Published: 1995Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Squirrel Monkey

Citation: Dorian, C. 1995. Enrichment options: Small primate feeder. Animal Keepers' Forum 22(1), 12.

Enrichment options: Primates

The monkeys become occupied with tugging and pulling the long strands of hay through an arm sized hole cut in the side of the jar.

Year Published: 1995Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Dorian, C. 1995. Enrichment options: Primates. Animal Keepers' Forum 22(12), 502.

The development of a forage diet for a breeding colony of rhesus monkeys

Where deep litter cannot be used, deep rubber food bowls can be provided at floor level and deep revolving hoppers at perch level in a gang-housed rhesus monkey facility. The forage mix is supplemented with treats.

Year Published: 1995Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Davys, J. S. 1995. The development of a forage diet for a breeding colony of rhesus monkeys. Animal Technology 46, 63-66.

Aggression associated with changes in the dominance hierarchy of the mandrill troop at the Tulsa Zoo

Unlike their wild counterparts, captive animals cannot emigrate from the group if social incompatibility develops and captive animals have less space to flee from their aggressors. Therefore, complex social groups need to be monitored to ensure the animals' safety and...

Year Published: 1995Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Hartley, D., Bettinger, T. 1995. Aggression associated with changes in the dominance hierarchy of the mandrill troop at the Tulsa Zoo. American Zoo and Aquarium Association (AZA) Regional Conference Proceedings, 267-271.

The effect of differing environments on the activity patterns of captive orangutans at two Australian zoos

It was concluded that animals exhibited in complex environments, with the opportunities to use enrichment devices were more active and possessed a greater repertoire of activities.

Year Published: 1995Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Harding, J. 1995. The effect of differing environments on the activity patterns of captive orang utans at two Australian zoos. Australian Primatology 10(2), 3-4 (Abstract).

Benefits of a positive reinforcement training program with bonobos (Pan paniscus)

Due to the training program, we have found that we can run the bonobos off exhibit at any time of the day and for any reason, without the fear that they won't go back on exhibit.

Year Published: 1995Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Loehe, R. J. 1995. Benefits of a positive reinforcement training program with bonobos (Pan paniscus). American Zoo and Aquarium Association (AZA) Regional Conference Proceedings, 93-95.

Effects of environmental enrichment on social and aberrant behaviors in drill baboons (Mandrillus leucophaeus)

Year Published: 1995Animal Type: Baboon, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Hamilton, D. B., Widner, K. 1995. Effects of environmental enrichment on social and aberrant behaviors in drill baboons (Mandrillus leucophaeus). Proceedings of the National Conference of the American Association of Zoo Keepers (AAZK) 21, 167 (Abstract).

Use of operant conditioning to assist in the medical management of hypertension in woolly monkeys

Training technique is described. Currently, two monkeys [one adult female and one adult male] have had their blood pressure measured in the group without being restrained.

Year Published: 1995Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Logsdon, S. 1995. Use of operant conditioning to assist in the medical management of hypertension in woolly monkeys. American Zoo and Aquarium Association (AZA) Regional Conference Proceedings, 96-102.

Behavioral changes in Lisbon Zoo chimpanzees after social housing*

The provision of manipulable objects [plastic brick, items of clothing] led to a reduction of self-directed behavior. It is suggested that manipulable materials can work as 'ice-breakers' for social interaction.

Year Published: 1995Animal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Gaspar, A. D. 1995. Behavioral changes in Lisbon Zoo chimpanzees after social housing*. ChimpanZoo Conference Proceedings, 45-50.

Ark design update: Primate needs and requirements

Primate needs and requirements are discussed in relation to appropriate captive housing and management. Providing a familiar, compatible companion during the hospitalization of juveniles or adults is rarely attempted even when doing so poses no risk to health or interference...

Year Published: 1995Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Lindburg, D. G. , Coe, J. 1995. Ark design update: Primate needs and requirements. In: Conservation of Endangered Species in Captivity. Gibbons, E. F., Durrant, B. S., Demarest, A. J. (eds), 553-570. SUNY Press, Albany, NY.