Nonhuman Primate

Social housing and pregnancy outcome in captive pigtailed macaques

A greater number of moves decreased the probability of a viable birth and increased gestation length and the need for clinical treatment of the dam, while increased group size decreased gestation length. Increased moves and group size may increase stress...

Year Published: 1999Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Ha, J. C., Robinette, R. L., Sackett, G. P. 1999. Social housing and pregnancy outcome in captive pigtailed macaques. American Journal of Primatology 47, 153-163.

Termite logs

A custom-made termite log and a custom-made peanut/sunflower seed dispenser are clearly described and demonstrated.

Year Published: 1999Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Gunder, B. 1999. Termite logs. Animal Keepers' Forum 26, 143-145.

Hot tubs for snow monkeys

Hot tubs for snow monkeys are described.

Year Published: 1999Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Goodwin, J. 1999. Hot tubs for snow monkeys. The Shape of Enrichment 8(3), 13.

The UFAW Handbook on the Care and Management of Laboratory Animals (7th ed): Chimpanzees

General husbandry recommendations for the species-adequate housing of chimpanzees.

Year Published: 1999Animal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Fritz, J., Wolfle, T. L., Howell, S. 1999. Chimpanzees. In: The UFAW Handbook on the Care and Management of Laboratory Animals (7th ed). UFAW [Universities Federation for Animal Welfare] (edited by Poole, T. and English, P. ), 643-658. Blackwell Science, Oxford, UK.

The behavior of captive male chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes) housed in multi-male bachelor versus mixed-sex social groups at the Primate Foundation of Arizona

As juveniles, avoidance/fear was greater for males housed in mixed-sex groups. As adults, aggression was significantly greater for males housed in multi-male groups.

Year Published: 1999Animal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Fritz, J., Howell, S. M. 1999. The behavior of captive male chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes) housed in multi-male bachelor versus mixed-sex social groups at the Primate Foundation of Arizona. American Journal of Primatology 49, 54 (Abstract).

Toy mobile for chaired nonhuman primates

To solve the problem of dropped toys, we utilized the upper portion of an IV stand unit to make a 'mobile.' .. We hang two to four toys from the IV pole. No data are included in this article.

Year Published: 1999Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Friscino, B. H. 1999. Toy mobile for chaired nonhuman primates. Tech Talk [The Newsletter for Laboratory Animal Science Technicians] 4(4), 1.

Social interactions between captive adult male and infant lowland gorillas: Implications regarding kin selection and zoo management

The unrelated infant was the recipient of more than 40% of the agonistic behavior exhibited by the silverback, whereas no such encounters were recorded with the related dyad. ... Infants may be introduced into non-natal groups without being attacked or...

Year Published: 1999Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Enciso, A. E., Calcagno, J. M., Gold, K. C. 1999. Social interactions between captive adult male and infant lowland gorillas: Implications regarding kin selection and zoo management. Zoo Biology 18, 53-62.

The UFAW Handbook on the Care and Management of Laboratory Animals (7th ed): Owl Monkeys

General recommendations for the species-adequate housing and handling of owl monkeys. Without providing details ora reference the author obserserves that is is much better to train them [rather than capture them with a net] to enter their nest box, a...

Year Published: 1999Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Owl Monkey

Citation: Erkert, H. G. 1999. Owl monkeys. In: The UFAW Handbook on the Care and Management of Laboratory Animals (7th ed). UFAW [Universities Federation for Animal Welfare] (edited by Poole, T. and English, P. ), 585-590. Blackwell Science, Oxford, UK.

Warning: Rope in environmental enrichment

I have more than once recommended to people involved in environmental enrichment for macaques that sisal rope hanging outside of a cage made an excellent low-cost enrichment item for singly-housed macaques; they enjoy grooming, chewing, and pulling on it. However,...

Year Published: 1999Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Eckert, K. 1999. Warning: Rope in environmental enrichment. Laboratory Primate Newsletter 38(4), 3.

Self-injurious behavior is decreased by cyproterone acetate in adult male rhesus (Macaca mulatta)

Self-injurious behavior (SIB) presents a serious problem in laboratory macaques that cannot be socially housed forscientific reasons and among institutionalized children and adults where it is often associated with different forms ofbrain dysfunction. We have experienced limited success in reducing...

Year Published: 1999Topics: Abnormal/Problematic BehaviorAnimal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Eaton, G. G., Worlein, J. M., Kelley, S. T. et al. 1999. Self-injurious behavior is decreased by cyproterone acetate in adult male rhesus (Macaca mulatta). Hormones and Behavior 35, 195-203.