Nonhuman Primate

Olfactory enrichment for captive chimpanzees: Response to different odors

Various odors (e.g., vanilla, peach, garlic, cheese, smoke) were put onto pieces of cloth fleece and presented to group-housed subjects. This did not elicit more interest from the chimpanzees than when no odors were present.

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

Citation: Ostrower, S., Brent, L. 1997. Olfactory enrichment for captive chimpanzees: Response to different odors. Laboratory Primate Newsletter 36(1), 8-10.

Effective feeding enrichment for non-human primates: A brief review

There is a growing awareness that non-human primates kept in zoos and laboratories deserve more species-appropriate stimulation because of their biological adaptation to a challenging environment. Numerous attempts have been made to effectively emulate the gathering and processing aspects of...

Year Published: 1997Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Baboon, Capuchin, Chimpanzee, Lemur, Macaque, Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate, Owl Monkey, Squirrel Monkey, Vervet (African Green Monkey)

Citation: Reinhardt, V., Roberts, A. 1997. Effective feeding enrichment for non-human primates: A brief review. Animal Welfare 6(3), 265-272.

Chimpanzee enrichment at the Baltimore Zoo’s chimpanzee forest

A species appropriate enrichment program for chimpanzees is briefly described.

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

Citation: Oliva-Purdy, J. 1997. Chimpanzee enrichment at the Baltimore Zoo's chimpanzee forest. The Shape of Enrichment 6(1), 4-5.

Training nonhuman primates to cooperate during blood collection: A review

Techniques are reviewed that ensure the cooperation of nonhuman primates during blood collection.

Year Published: 1997Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Reinhardt, V. 1997. Training nonhuman primates to cooperate during blood collection: A review. Laboratory Primate Newsletter 36(4), 1-4.

Curious response of three monkey species to mirrors

One mirror was hung on the front of each subject's cage and remained in place for a two-week study period. Pig-tailed macaques contacted the mirror at a fairly constant rate of 12-18 times per hour. Rhesus macaques were initially interested...

Year Published: 1997Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: O'Neill, P. L., Lauter, A. C., Weed, J. L. 1997. Curious response of three monkey species to mirrors. American Zoo and Aquarium Association (AZA) Regional Conference Proceedings, 95-101.

Training nonhuman primates to cooperate during handling procedures: A review

Twenty-six reports provide detailed information of how primates can be trained to voluntarily cooperate - rather than resist - during blood collection, injection, topical drug application, blood pressure measurement, urine collection, and capture.

Year Published: 1997Topics: Animal Training, Biological Sampling & Physiological Measurement, Cannulation, Catheterization, & Intubation, Human-Animal Interaction, RestraintAnimal Type: Baboon, Capuchin, Chimpanzee, Lemur, Macaque, Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate, Owl Monkey, Squirrel Monkey, Vervet (African Green Monkey)

Citation: Reinhardt, V. 1997. Training nonhuman primates to cooperate during handling procedures: A review. Animal Technology 48, 55-73.

Expand the space for lion-tailed macaques

The milk crates, barrel, and tires provide more useable space for sitting, climbing, or foraging when they are mounted on walls or hung from the ceiling.

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

Citation: Nelson, D. 1997. Expand the space for lion-tailed macaques. The Shape of Enrichment 6(3), 6.

The Wisconsin Gnawing Stick

The sticks consist of branch segments cut of dead red oak trees. They are used by caged macaques about 5% of the time - more by young animals, less by adult animals - for gnawing, manipulating and playing. All caged...

Year Published: 1997Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Reinhardt, V. 1997. The Wisconsin Gnawing Stick. Animal Welfare Information Center (AWIC) Newsletter 7(3-4), 11-12.

Policy on the Use of Non-Human Primates in Medical Research

Concise policy to ensure species-appropriate housing of nonhuman primates. Social interaction is paramount for well-being. Social deprivation in all its forms must be avoided. ... Animals that need to be individually caged, either for experimental or holding purpose (for example,...

Year Published: 1997Topics: Regulations & Ethical ReviewAnimal Type: Nonhuman Primate

Citation: National Health and Medical Research Council [NHMRC] Animal Welfare Committee 1997. Policy on the Use of Non-Human Primates in Medical Research. National Health and Medical Research Council, Canberra, Australia.

Species-adequate housing and handling conditions for Old World nonhuman primates kept in research institutions

Practical recommendations to address five basic characteristics of Old World primates in the laboratory setting: a) social disposition, b) semi-arboreal lifestyle, c) complex living environment, d) intelligence, e) sensitivity to distress.

Year Published: 1997Topics: Animal Training, Environmental Enrichment, Housing, Social Housing & CompanionshipAnimal Type: Baboon, Macaque, Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Reinhardt, V. 1997. Species-adequate housing and handling conditions for Old World nonhuman primates kept in research institutions. In: Comfortable Quarters for Laboratory Animals, Eighth Edition. Reinhardt, V. (ed), 85-93. Animal Welfare Institute, Washington, DC.