Nonhuman Primate

The baboon suite: Novel method to increase the size of a baboon cage to meet requirements for the care and use of laboratory animals

We designed a cage addition (baboon suite) that provided the additional square footage needed to meet requirements, was appreciably cheaper than the cost of a new cage, could be attached to the front of the existing cages with minimal cage...

Year Published: 1997Animal Type: Baboon, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Adams, R. J., Britz, W. E. 1997. The baboon suite: Novel method to increase the size of a baboon cage to meet requirements for the care and use of laboratory animals. Contemporary Topics in Laboratory Animal Science 36(4), 70 (Abstract).

Effects of social and inanimate enrichment of the behavior of yearling rhesus monkeys

Certain types of inanimate environmental enrichment have been shown to positively affect the behavior of laboratory primates, as has housing them in appropriate social conditions. While social housing is generally advocated as an important environmental enhancement, few studies have attempted...

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

Citation: Schapiro SJ, Bloomsmith MA, Suarez SA, et al. 1996. Effects of social and inanimate enrichment of the behavior of yearling rhesus monkeys. Am J Primatol. 40;247-260.

Effects of feeding enrichment on ruffed lemurs varecia variegata veriegata and varecia v. rubra

Providing food at a high level in [mesh] baskets [rather than scattering it on/near the ground] increased arboreal activity outside feeding times and reduced aggression over food.

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

Citation: Zimmermann, A., Feistner, A. T. C. 1996. Effects of feeding enrichment on ruffed lemurs varecia variegata veriegata and varecia v. rubra. Dodo, Journal of the Wildlife Preservation Trust 32, 67-75.

Accidental injuries associated with nonhuman primate exposure at two Regional Primate Research Centers (U

Bites and animal-inflicted scratches together accounted for 51.7% (135/261) of reported injury incidents.

Year Published: 1996Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Zakaria, M., Lerche, N. W., Chomel, B. B. et al. 1996. Accidental injuries associated with nonhuman primate exposure at two Regional Primate Research Centers (U.S.A.): 1988-1993. Laboratory Animal Science 46, 298-304.

Environmental enrichment of cynomolgus monkeys used for behavioral toxicology studies

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

Citation: Wrenshall, E., Gilbert, S. G. 1996. Environmental enrichment of cynomolgus monkeys used for behavioral toxicology studies. American Journal of Primatology 10, 442 (Abstract).

Ethological considerations for designing behavioral enrichment

In this article, I attempt to provide information to enhance the reader's appreciation for the different behaviors of particular species [squirrel monkey and macaques included], and explain how such an understanding can positively influence environmental designs and management protocol.

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

Citation: Williams, L. E. 1996. Ethological considerations for designing behavioral enrichment. Lab Animal 25(3), 29-33.

Introduction and socialization techniques for primates

The purpose of this chapter is to discuss the factors that can contribute to the success of primate introductions and socialization. No data are included in this article..

Year Published: 1996Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Watts, E. , Meder, A. 1996. Introduction and socialization techniques for primates. In: Wild Mammals in Captivity. Principles and Techniques . Kleiman, D. G., Allen, M. E., Thompson, K. V., Lumpkin, S., Harris, H. (eds), 67-77. The University of Chicago Press, Chicago, IL.

Pond-dipping and a ‘brunch’ of flowers: Enrichment for Sulawesi crested macaques at Newquay Zoo

This simple device comprises a suspended pipe, with bungy rope through the core securing a rubber ball at each end. The macaques manipulate these balls to retrieve food items stored inside.

Year Published: 1997Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Blount J. D. 1997. Pond-dipping and a 'brunch' of flowers: Enrichment for Sulawesi crested macaques at Newquay Zoo. RATEL (Journal of the Association of British Wild Animal Keepers) 24(4), 135-137.

Comparing two types of human interaction as enrichment for chimpanzees

Training increased social behavior of group-housed animals during and after sessions.

Year Published: 1997Topics: Environmental Enrichment, Human-Animal InteractionAnimal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Bloomsmith, M. A., Lambeth, S. P., Stone, A. M. et al. 1997. Comparing two types of human interaction as enrichment for chimpanzees. American Journal of Primatology 42, 96 (Abstract).

A gravity roulette feeder for chimpanzees

A few chimps will use sticks or branches to knock the enrichment items down the hole in the platform and then climb down and get the treats at the openings. Sometimes it works - sometimes it doesn't, because other chimps...

Year Published: 1997Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Barnett, C. 1997. A gravity roulette feeder for chimpanzees. The Shape of Enrichment 6(2), 11.