Nonhuman Primate

Effects of straw bedding on non-social and abnormal behavior of captive lowland gorillas (Gorilla gorilla gorilla)

Two individuals were frequently observed to hold their ears or head while the exhibit was in an unbedded condition. This behavior virtually disappeared in the enriched condition. ... Of the eight individuals found to engage in coprophagy, five individuals were...

Year Published: 1997Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Brown, D. L. , Gold, K. C. 1997. Effects of straw bedding on non-social and abnormal behavior of captive lowland gorillas (Gorilla gorilla gorilla). In: Proceedings on the International Conference on Environmental Enrichment. Holst, B. (ed), 27-35. Copenhagen Zoo, Frederiksberg, DK.

Evaluation of introduction procedures in captive chimpanzees

165 dyadic introduction events were analysed. This information may have important consequences for how we view group formation, and factors such as previous experience and aggression may be less important than the method of introduction and the level of submissive...

Year Published: 1997Animal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Brent, L., Kessel, A. L., Barrera, H. 1997. Evaluation of introduction procedures in captive chimpanzees. Zoo Biology 16, 335-342.

The housing of non-human primates in the comercial research laboratoryThe Housing of Non-Human Primates Used for Experimental Research and Other Scientific Purposes: Issues for Consideration

This poster elaborates upon procedures for housing and handling macaques in a typical biomedical contract research laboratory, and will illustrate the close harmony that exists between considerations of animal welfare and good scientific practice.

Year Published: 1997Topics: HousingAnimal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Brown, C., Goburdhun, R., Kirkwood, A. et al. 1997. The housing of non-human primates in the comercial research laboratoryThe Housing of Non-Human Primates Used for Experimental Research and Other Scientific Purposes: Issues for Consideration. EUPREN.

The response of group-housed baboons to three enrichment toys

Abnormal, cage-directed, inactive and self-directed behaviours all significantly decreased after the [simultaneous] provision of the toys.

Year Published: 1997Animal Type: Baboon, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Brent, L., Belik, M. 1997. The response of group-housed baboons to three enrichment toys. Laboratory Animals 31, 81-85.

Surplus chimpanzee crisis: Planning for the long-term needs of research chimpanzees

Chimp Haven's goal is to provide a low-cost, effective alternative to standard laboratory housing, by furnishing large, enriched, and permanent housing for [retired] chimpanzees living in large groups.

Year Published: 1997Animal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Brent, L., Butler, T. M., Haberstroh, J. 1997. Surplus chimpanzee crisis: Planning for the long-term needs of research chimpanzees. Lab Animal 26(9), 36-39.

Behavioral management of nonhuman primates in a laboratory environment

Behavioral management [environmental enrichment, animal training, behaviourally appropriate operating procedures ] of chimpanzees and baboons at the Southwest Foundation for Biomedical Research is summarized.

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

Citation: Brent, L. 1997. Behavioral management of nonhuman primates in a laboratory environment. In: Proceedings on the International Conference on Environmental Enrichment. Holst, B. (ed), 149-163. Copenhagen Zoo, Frederiksberg, DK.

Enrichment for primates at the Burnet Park Zoo

Numerous feeding enrichment options are described.

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

Citation: Bollen, K. 1997. Enrichment for primates at the Burnet Park Zoo. The Shape of Enrichment 6(1), 7-10.

Housing and behavioural testing for long term studiesThe Housing of Non-Human Primates Used for Experimental Research and Other Scientific Purposes: Issues for Consideration

An approach that has enabled us to achieve success in long term studies, using both marmosets (Callithrix jacchus) and rhesus monkeys (Macaca mulatta), is to combine group housing with home-cage behavioural testing. Marmosets are pair-housed (mixed sex with vasectomised males)...

Year Published: 1997Animal Type: Macaque, Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Bowditch, A. P., Crofts, H. S., Muggleton, N. G. et al. 1997. Housing and behavioural testing for long term studiesThe Housing of Non-Human Primates Used for Experimental Research and Other Scientific Purposes: Issues for Consideration. EUPREN.

Colored light as environmental enrichment for captive chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes)

While colored lights did not result in increased activity levels, and had little effect on species-typical behaviors, cool spectrum lights (i.e., green colored light) mitigated anxiety, in general, and pacing, in particular.

Year Published: 1997Animal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Fritz, J., Howell, S. M., Schwandt, M. L. 1997. Colored light as environmental enrichment for captive chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes). Laboratory Primate Newsletter 36(2), 1-4.

Requirements of biomedical research in terms of housing and husbandry: Neuroscience

Housing conditions are among the parameters which are important contributors to the nature, quality, and reproducibility of research obtained in laboratory animal investigations. ... It is absolutely important that the animals are able to display as many aspects of their...

Year Published: 1997Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Fuchs, E. 1997. Requirements of biomedical research in terms of housing and husbandry: Neuroscience. Primate Report 49, 43-46.