Nonhuman Primate

Mounds of fun with environmental enrichment

Artificial termite mounds are described. The orangutan termite mounds received an immediate and enthusiastic reception from the primates.

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

Citation: Turner, J. A. 1995. Mounds of fun with environmental enrichment. The Shape of Enrichment 4(3), 11-12.

An analysis of regurgitation and reingestion in captive chimpanzee

This study assesses R/R [regurgitation/reingestion] in 13 indoor-housed chimpanzees living in pairs and trios. ... Social disturbance did not elicit this behavior. Statistical tests showed no relationship between individual differences in R/R rates and rates of other abnormal behavior classes,...

Year Published: 1996Animal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Baker, K. C., Easley, S. P. 1996. An analysis of regurgitation and reingestion in captive chimpanzee. Applied Animal Behaviour Science 49, 403-415.

Regarding Animals

Problems related to inadequate attitudes and behavior of animal care personnel toward nonhuman primates are described and discussed. Cowboys saw the primates as having unattractive personalities. As one described them, I don't get attached because of their personality, their demeanor....

Year Published: 1996Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Arluke, A. B. , Sanders C. R. 1996. Regarding Animals. Temple University Press, Philadelphia, PA.

What can be learned from crowding enrichment?

The rate of various form of agonistic behavior occurred less frequently under the high-density condition. Behavioral indicators of anxiety, such as rough scratching and yawning, showed elevated rates, suggesting increased tension under the high-density condition.

Year Published: 1996Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Aureli, F. 1996. What can be learned from crowding enrichment? Folia Primatologica 67(2), 63. (Primate Meeting Abstract)

The use of waste plastic piping for enrichment devices and cage furniture in primate enclosures at Edinburgh Zoo

This simple plastic tubing circle can be used as a very flexible piece of cage furniture; it swings freely in the enclosure and can be moved from one area to another easily. ... The level of interest obviously increased when...

Year Published: 1996Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Catlow, G., Nicoll, L. 1996. The use of waste plastic piping for enrichment devices and cage furniture in primate enclosures at Edinburgh Zoo. RATEL (Journal of the Association of British Wild Animal Keepers) 23(5), 174-177.

Influences of blood sampling procedures on basal hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal hormone levels and leukocyte values in rhesus macaques (Macaca mulatta)

Differences in housing location and the amount of room disturbance associated with blood sampling have a significant impact on cell counts, but not on ACTH or cortisol levels. We believe that the critical factor that explains our housing location results...

Year Published: 1996Topics: Biological Sampling & Physiological Measurement, Housing, Husbandry & ManagementAnimal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Capitanio, J. P., Mendoza, S. P., McChesney, M. 1996. Influences of blood sampling procedures on basal hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal hormone levels and leukocyte values in rhesus macaques (Macaca mulatta). Journal of Medical Primatology 25(1), 26-33.

Conflict and reconciliation in two groups of crab-eating monkeys differing in social status by birth

Two groups of captive macaques (M. fascicularis) were studied at Kassel University, Germany. One included animals whose mothers were high-ranking, another, those whose mothers were low-ranking. The first group was a despotic community in which conflicts were severe and occurred...

Year Published: 1996Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Butovskaya, M., Kozintsev, A., Welker, C. 1996. Conflict and reconciliation in two groups of crab-eating monkeys differing in social status by birth. Primates 37, 261-270.

Enriching the lives of marmosets and tamarins in captivity

Species appropriate enrichment for marmosets and tamarins is described. No data are included in this article.

Year Published: 1996Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Buchanan-Smith, H. M. 1996. Enriching the lives of marmosets and tamarins in captivity. The Shape of Enrichment 5(4), 3-5.

Long-term use of television, balls, and mirrors as enrichment for paired and singly caged chimpanzees*

Chimpanzees used televisions, balls, and mirrors for 0.27-1.53% of the observation time after several years of exposure to the enrichment items. Television and ball use were significantly higher than mirror use. *Abstract of this work has been published in: American...

Year Published: 1996Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Brent, L., Stone, A. M. 1996. Long-term use of television, balls, and mirrors as enrichment for paired and singly caged chimpanzees*. American Journal of Primatology 39, 139-145.

Toys for the boys: Environmental enrichment for singly housed adult male macaques (Macaca fascicularis)

Structural enhancements and enrichment toys and devices are listed. The opportunity to chew and tear has also benefited the animals' dental health.

Year Published: 1996Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Brinkman, C. 1996. Toys for the boys: Environmental enrichment for singly housed adult male macaques (Macaca fascicularis). Laboratory Primate Newsletter 35(2), 5-9.