Nonhuman Primate

The Törneby Primate Facility optimisation of housing conditions for rhesus macaques in Sweden

Group-housing arrangements for rhesus macaques and husbandry implications are described.

Year Published: 1998Topics: Husbandry & Management, Social Housing & CompanionshipAnimal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Guhad, F., Augustsson, H., Hau, J. 1998. The Törneby Primate Facility optimisation of housing conditions for rhesus macaques in Sweden. Scandinavian Journal of Laboratory Animal Science 25(4), 173-176.

Stump enrichment for Japanese snow monkeys

A commercial foraging device [artificial dead tree stump loaded with food material] is described.

Year Published: 1998Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Goodwin, J. 1998. Stump enrichment for Japanese snow monkeys. The Shape of Enrichment 7(2), 7.

Evaluation of stainless steel reflective discs as enrichment devices for rhesus monkeys (Macaca mulatta) housed in a toxicological facility

The enrichment device was used [probably by single-caged subjects] primarily for manipulation and banging. ... The usage of polished stainless steel discs declines over time and therefore alternative methods of environmental enrichment and rotation of enrichment devices should be considered.

Year Published: 1998Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Goode, T. L., McPherson, H., Hughes, J. et al. 1998. Evaluation of stainless steel reflective discs as enrichment devices for rhesus monkeys (Macaca mulatta) housed in a toxicological facility. Contemporary Topics in Laboratory Animal Science 37, 100 (Abstract).

Influence of habitat structure on jumping behaviour in Galago moholi

There was a statistically significant preference for wooden perches versus PVC perches and for high perches versus low perches. These results suggest that support material [perches], as well as height, influences the behaviour of G. maholi and these should be...

Year Published: 1998Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Gunther, M. M. 1998. Influence of habitat structure on jumping behaviour in Galago moholi. Folia Primatologica 69(Supplement 1), 410. (Primate Meeting Abstract)

Interactions between two newly neighbouring groups of Allen’s Swamp monkeys (Allenopithecus nigroviridus) at Edinburgh Zoo

The aim of this study was to compare the behaviour of a group of Allen's Swamp monkeys before, during and after the introduction of unfamiliar conspecifics to their neighbouring enclosure. A number of behavioural changes were observed, including increased social...

Year Published: 1998Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Gallagher-Thaw, A., Morgan, E. 1998. Interactions between two newly neighbouring groups of Allen's Swamp monkeys (Allenopithecus nigroviridus) at Edinburgh Zoo. Primate Eye 65, 23 (Abstract).

Spatial association and social affiliation among female banobos (Pan paniscus)

Year Published: 1998Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Fruth, B., Hohmann, G. 1998. Spatial association and social affiliation among female banobos (Pan paniscus). Folia Primatologica 69(4), 198. (Primate Meeting Abstract)

An island feeder box for primates

We have found that large food items (whole lettuce heads, half melons, etc.) create a little more of a challenge for them [group-housed gibbons, siamangs, and spider monkeys] to access through the 3 gaps and is an easy method of...

Year Published: 1998Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Gibbon, Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Fridman, T., Rambino, P. 1998. An island feeder box for primates. Animal Keepers' Forum 26, 308-311.

On the psychological well-being of chimpanzees

A necessary prerequisite to good science is humane treatment -- the two should not be in opposition to each other; in fact, they must complement each other. The following are some specific areas where improvement in one will improve the...

Year Published: 1998Animal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Fouts, R. S. 1998. On the psychological well-being of chimpanzees. Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science 1(1), 65-73.

Husbandry and enrichment of cotton-top tamarins (Saguinus oedipus) through operant conditioning

A general training technique is described.

Year Published: 1998Topics: Animal TrainingAnimal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Farmerie, M., Vacco, K. 1998. Husbandry and enrichment of cotton-top tamarins (Saguinus oedipus) through operant conditioning. American Association of Zoo Keepers, Elephant Managers Association, Association of Zoological Horitculture (AAZK EMA AZH) Proceedings of the Joint Conference (Addendum), 64-73.

Turning a negative into a positive for cotton-top tamarins through operant conditioning

This paper describes our step by step training.

Year Published: 1998Topics: Animal TrainingAnimal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Farmerie, M. , Vacco, K. 1998. Turning a negative into a positive for cotton-top tamarins through operant conditioning. In: Proceedings of the International Conference on Environmental Enrichment. Hare, V. J. , Worley, E. (eds), 401-411. The Shape of Enrichment, San Diego, CA.