Nonhuman Primate

Correlates of self-injurious behavior in monkeys

Approximately 10% of captive, individually-housed monkeys engage in the disturbing phenomenon of self-injurious behavior. Self-biting males had been subjected to more frequent cage transfers than controls, suggesting that excessive disruption of daily routines may either cause or exacerbate self-injurious behavior.

Year Published: 1996Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Jorgensen, M. J., Novak, M. A., Kinsey, J. et al. 1996. Correlates of self-injurious behavior in monkeys. Proceedings of the Congress of the International Primatological Society and Conference of the American Society of Primatologists, 767 (Abstract).

Diarrhea and peritonitis due to traumatic perforation of the stomach in a rhesus macaque (hardware disease)

Abdominal radiographic views indicated ingestion of approximately 20 pieces of wire that came from an old automobile tire hung in the outdoor monkey pen to provide environmental enrichment.

Year Published: 1996Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Etheridge, M. A., O'Malley, J. 1996. Diarrhea and peritonitis due to traumatic perforation of the stomach in a rhesus macaque (hardware disease). Contemporary Topics in Laboratory Animal Science 35(5), 57-78.

Current Standards in Europe for the Care of Non-Human Primates in Laboratories

European legislation and guidelines regarding the housing and handling of nonhuman primates are evaluated and recommendations made to improve them.

Year Published: 1996Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Jones, B. 1996. Current Standards in Europe for the Care of Non-Human Primates in Laboratories. Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Horsham, UK.

A cost-effective split level baboon condo

Two cages are connected by a latching mechanism. In addition to the increased square footage and the enriched cage environment, an unanticipated advantage is that we are able to place larger ancilliary enrichment devices into one of the cage units.

Year Published: 1996Topics: HousingAnimal Type: Baboon, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Doyle, R. E., Davis, S. D., Thomas, W. C. 1996. A cost-effective split level baboon condo. Lab Animal 25(9), 49-50.

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

I made two orange and lemon flavored Jello molds filled with a variety of fruits.

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

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