Nonhuman Primate

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.

Food and feeding behaviour of the pig-tailed macaque (Macaca nemestrina leonina) in semi-evergreen forest in Bangladesh

This subspecies is completely arboreal and frugivorous. The group spent 21.7% of their daily active time on feeding and 39.6% time on foraging.

Year Published: 1998Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Feeroz, M. M. 1998. Food and feeding behaviour of the pig-tailed macaque (Macaca nemestrina leonina) in semi-evergreen forest in Bangladesh. Primate Eye 65, 22 (Abstract).

Assessment of cage use by laboratory-bred common marmosets (Callithrix jacchus)

The veranda was found to be of enduring interest to the marmosets whose occupancy of this space was an order of magnitude greater than the rest of the cage. The veranda ... was the nearest part of the cage to...

Year Published: 1998Animal Type: Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Ely, A., Freer, A., Windle, C. et al. 1998. Assessment of cage use by laboratory-bred common marmosets (Callithrix jacchus). Laboratory Animals 32, 427-433.

Measurement of enrichment device use and preference in singly caged baboons

The present experiment employed both observational data and miniaturized, electronic activity monitors attached to the enrichment devices to precisely measure their use. ... When average device movement times were compared, baboons generally interacted less with Kongs than with logs or...

Year Published: 1998Animal Type: Baboon, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Hienz, R. D., Zarcone, T. J., Turkkan, J. S. et al. 1998. Measurement of enrichment device use and preference in singly caged baboons. Laboratory Primate Newsletter 37(3), 6-10.

The formation of a bachelor group of gorillas at Loro Parque

Successful bachelor group formation protocol is described.

Year Published: 1998Topics: Social Housing & CompanionshipAnimal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Downman, M. 1998. The formation of a bachelor group of gorillas at Loro Parque. International Zoo News 45, 208-211.

Social relationships in a newly established all-male group of lion-tailed macaques (Macaca silenus)

Observations covered the first nine weeks [after group formation]. The males interacted rarely. In 8 of 15 dyads grooming occurred. Aggressive behaviour normally occurred without physical contact. ... The males showed a tendency to use the same or adjacent rooms...

Year Published: 1998Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Hermann, F., Kaumanns, W. 1998. Social relationships in a newly established all-male group of lion-tailed macaques (Macaca silenus). Folia Primatologica 69(4), 232-233. (Primate Meeting Abstract)

Environmental enrichment for Old World primates with reference to the primate collection at Edinburgh Zoo

Enrichment in primates was shown overall to have a strong bias towards the great apes and terrestrial/semi-terrestrial species in general. .... The lives of captive primates everywhere could be enhanced by developing programs by which keepers could gain greater access...

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

Citation: Dickie, L. A. 1998. Environmental enrichment for Old World primates with reference to the primate collection at Edinburgh Zoo. International Zoo Yearbook 36, 131-139.