Nonhuman Primate

Utilization of surrogates to integrate hand-reared infant gorillas into an age/sex diversified group of conspecifics

This report is a chronological account of the introduction process used to integrate a hand-reared male infant gorilla into an established group of conspecifics (3.3). The report includes notes on how the process was used and modified to introduce three...

Year Published: 1996Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Jendry, C. 1996. Utilization of surrogates to integrate hand-reared infant gorillas into an age/sex diversified group of conspecifics. Applied Animal Behaviour Science 48, 173-186.

Behavioral and cortisol responses to repeated capture and venipuncture in Cebus apella

Habituation technique is described. Behaviorally habituated animals exhibited significantly lower cortisol levels in response to venipuncture as opposed to naive and experienced but nonbehaviorally habituated subjects. None of the trained subjects actively presented a leg for blood collection.

Year Published: 1996Animal Type: Capuchin, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Dettmer, E. L., Phillips, K. A., Rager, D. R. et al. 1996. Behavioral and cortisol responses to repeated capture and venipuncture in Cebus apella. American Journal of Primatology 38, 357-362.

Common disorders and care of nonhuman primates

General recommendations for the care of nonhuman primates. Stereotypical behaviors can be minimized in habitats which provide an interesting and enriched environment, provide adequate exercise, and allow for socialization with other primates.

Year Published: 1996Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Johnson-Delaney, C. A. 1996. Common disorders and care of nonhuman primates. In: Michigan Veterinary Conference. Michigan Veterinary Association 200-202. Michigan Veterinary Association, Lansing, MI.

The influence of room equipment on the activities of a family group of cotton-top tamarins, Saguinus oedipus

The provision of branches with leaves and [unspecified] floor covering resulted in a significant reduction of solitary resting, a significant increase of social resting (huddling) and manipulation, and usage of the floor.

Year Published: 1996Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Holighaus, K., Heymann, E. W., Kaumanns, W. 1996. The influence of room equipment on the activities of a family group of cotton-top tamarins, Saguinus oedipus. Primate Report 44, 22 (Abstract).

Behavioral effects of changing group membership among captive lowland gorillas

After visual and limited-contact familiarization new members were introduced to an existing group. Seven adult females were moved among four breeding groups. The order in which new members were introduced was determined by knowledge that the zoo staff had of...

Year Published: 1996Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Hoff, M. P., Hoff, K. T., Horton, C. et al. 1996. Behavioral effects of changing group membership among captive lowland gorillas. Zoo Biology 15, 383-393.

Enrichment options: Primates

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

Citation: Hawk, M. 1996. Enrichment options: Primates . Animal Keepers' Forum 23(1), 24.

Effects of physical and social environmental enrichment on the behavior of juvenile chimpanzees

No behavioral differences (interaction with physical environment, locomotion, rocking) were found between pair-housed and single-housed animals.

Year Published: 1996Topics: Environmental Enrichment, Social Housing & CompanionshipAnimal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Landon, K., Erwin, J. 1996. Effects of physical and social environmental enrichment on the behavior of juvenile chimpanzees. Proceedings of the Congress of the International Primatological Society and Conference of the American Society of Primatologists, 680 (Abstract).

Feeding bowl height preference in captive common marmosets (Callithrix jacchus jacchus)

Group-housed marmosets visited a high food bowl more frequently than a low food bowl. The tentative recommendation ... is to position captive marmosets' feeding bowls higher rather than lower in order to enhance their captive environment.

Year Published: 1996Topics: Husbandry & ManagementAnimal Type: Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Hannaford, G. 1996. Feeding bowl height preference in captive common marmosets (Callithrix jacchus jacchus). Australian Primatology 11(1), 5-8.

Anticipation of conflict by chimpanzees

Captive chimpanzees appear to anticipate the occurrence of conflict during feeding by grooming and being in proximity at increased rates during the hours prior to feeding. The effect is more marked when food is clumped than when it is dispersed.

Year Published: 1996Animal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Koyama, N. F., Dunbar, R. I. M. 1996. Anticipation of conflict by chimpanzees. Primates 37(1), 79-86.

A method for using a pole housing apparatus to establish compatible pairs among squirrel monkeys

Pair formation protocol in a pole-and-collar housing system is described. Pair housing the animals has not interfered with research. During nine treatments with an identical test compound, singly housed animals lost significantly more weight on average than did pair housed...

Year Published: 1996Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Squirrel Monkey

Citation: Gwinn, L. A. 1996. A method for using a pole housing apparatus to establish compatible pairs among squirrel monkeys. Contemporary Topics in Laboratory Animal Science 35(4), 61 (Abstract).