Nonhuman Primate

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.

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.