Nonhuman Primate

Enrichment options: Enrichment center for small primates

Description of a complex foraging station.

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

Citation: Rambino, P., Fridman, T. 1997. Enrichment options: Enrichment center for small primates. Animal Keepers' Forum 24(10), 452-455.

Measuring the value of enrichment for behaviorally healthy zoo chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes)

Enrichment efforts can be worthwhile even in already enriched environments.

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

Citation: McKenzie, B. A., Markowitz, H. 1997. Measuring the value of enrichment for behaviorally healthy zoo chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes). American Journal of Primatology 42, 133 (Abstract).

How to teach an old ape new tricks

An adult male gorilla was trained to present his arm voluntarily for injection. [Training technique is not described.]

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

Citation: Quisenberry, R. 1997. How to teach an old ape new tricks. Gorilla Gazette 11(1), 23 (Abstract).

Research and animal welfare needs when studying social learning: the case of a colony of captive common marmosetsThe Housing of Non-Human Primates Used for Experimental Research and Other Scientific Purposes: Issues for Consideration

In our first research we wanted to observe the animals' responses to new objects, focalizing our attention on the behaviour of the adult females, in relation to food-related new tasks. Then, another research concerned the social transmission of food preferences...

Year Published: 1997Animal Type: Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Queyras, A., Scolavino, M., Vitale, A. 1997. Research and animal welfare needs when studying social learning: the case of a colony of captive common marmosetsThe Housing of Non-Human Primates Used for Experimental Research and Other Scientific Purposes: Issues for Consideration. EUPREN.

Gorilla treats served poolside

Initially, [Rocky, the gorilla], was hesitant and seemed a bit irritated at this presentation of food [floating on the pool's surface], but eventually he waded into the water and retrieved the treats. Rocky will now wade into the pool when...

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

Citation: Rademacher, A. 1997. Gorilla treats served poolside. The Shape of Enrichment 6(3), 11.

Effects of chair-restraint on gastrointestinal transit time and colonic fermentation in male rhesus monkey (Macaca mulatta)

Chair-restraint induced a 2.5-fold acceleration of the gastrointestinal transit time, which persisted throughout the 7 day postrestraint period, and an increase of the fecal dry matter content.

Year Published: 1997Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Rabot, S., Fisco, M., Martin, F. et al. 1997. Effects of chair-restraint on gastrointestinal transit time and colonic fermentation in male rhesus monkey (Macaca mulatta). Journal of Medical Primatology 26, 190-195.

Integrating marmoset husbandry and research

This paper has described the [very successful] attempts of two laboratories conducting behavioural research with common marmosets to integrate husbandry and research. It has been demonstrated that a broad spectrum of research questions can be addressed using marmosets that are...

Year Published: 1997Animal Type: Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Pryce, C. R. , Samson, N. A. 1997. Integrating marmoset husbandry and research. In: Marmosets and Tamarins in Biological and Biomedical Research. Proceedings of a Workshop. Pryce, C., Scott, L., Schnell, C. (eds), 39-46. DSSD Imagery, Salisbury, UK.

Videostimulation as enrichment for captive rhesus monkeys (Macaca mulatta)

The animals spent substantially more time watching selected videotapes than manipulating the joystick; females were more interested in both than males.

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

Citation: Platt, D. M., Novak, M. A. 1997. Videostimulation as enrichment for captive rhesus monkeys (Macaca mulatta). Applied Animal Behaviour Science 52, 139-155.

Developing a positive reinforcement program with primates at the Memphis Zoo

We consider positive reinforcement training to be another form of enrichment. If an institution is committed to providing the best possible care for their primates through positive reinforcement training, there are no issues or obstacles which cannot be overcome.

Year Published: 1997Topics: Animal TrainingAnimal Type: Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Philipp, C. 1997. Developing a positive reinforcement program with primates at the Memphis Zoo. American Zoo and Aquarium Association (AZA) Regional Conference Proceedings, 102-105.

Utilizing outdoor plantings for behavioral enrichment

In the past nine years, the plants have successfully grown to cover much of the surface of the exhibit area. ... We noted that pumpkin plants were one of the most favorite plants. ... In addition to eating the plants,...

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

Citation: Roberts, B. 1997. Utilizing outdoor plantings for behavioral enrichment. ChimpanZoo Conference Proceedings, 59-61.