Nonhuman Primate

Integration of a female Francois langur (Presbytis francoisi francoisi) into an existing captive group

This study documents the successful integration of an adult female Francois langur into an existing group of 2 adult females and their 3 offspring and 1 adult male. Introductions of the new female to the other three adults were conducted...

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

Citation: Bocian, D., Carter, A. 1999. Integration of a female Francois langur (Presbytis francoisi francoisi) into an existing captive group. American Journal of Primatology 49, 37 (Abstract).

Orangutan enrichment options at Brookfield Zoo

Numerous inanimate and feeding enrichment options for orangutans are listed.Abstract of this work has been published in: Long Call 1(1), 7, 1994; Sodaro C, Weber B, Greenblatt, Derk D; Enrichment activities for orangutans.

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

Citation: Weber, B. 1998. Orangutan enrichment options at Brookfield Zoo. The Shape of Enrichment 7(3), 7-9.

Chimpanzee use of enclosures

Group-housed chimpanzees spent 43% of their time off the ground. Females spent more time off the ground than males.

Year Published: 1999Animal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Bloomsmith, M. A., Lambeth, S. P., Haberstroh, M. D. 1999. Chimpanzee use of enclosures. American Journal of Primatology 49, 36 (Abstract).

Pair housing adult owl monkeys (Aotus sp.)

A neutral sanitized pairing cage is outfitted with two fresh nest boxes and a perch. Fresh fruit is scattered throughout prior to introductions. Isosexual pairs are introduced to the new cage simultaneously. A total of 10 male and 14 female...

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

Citation: Weed, J. L., Watson, L. M. 1998. Pair housing adult owl monkeys (Aotus sp.) for environmental enrichment. American Journal of Primatology 45, 212 (Abstract).

Comparing animal training to non-training human interaction as environmental enrichment for chimpanzees

Training increased prosocial behavior .

Year Published: 1999Topics: Animal Training, Human-Animal InteractionAnimal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Bloomsmith, M. A., Baker, K. C., Ross, S. K. et al. 1999. Comparing animal training to non-training human interaction as environmental enrichment for chimpanzees. American Journal of Primatology 49, 35-36 (Abstract).

Effect of tryptophan treatment on self-biting andcentral nervous system serotonin metabolism in rhesus monkeys (Macaca mulatta)

Two studies were conducted to examine the effects of oral L-tryptophan (TRP) supplementation as a treatment for self-injurious behavior (SIB) and to investigate behavior and central serotonin turnover of male rhesus monkeys. In Study One, TRP was administered to seven...

Year Published: 1998Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Weld, K. P., Mench, J. A., Woodward, R. A. et al. 1998. Effect of tryptophan treatment on self-biting andcentral nervous system serotonin metabolism in rhesus monkeys (Macaca mulatta). Neuropsychopharmacology 19, 314-322.

Influence of two different kinds of foraging devices on feeding behaviour of rhesus macaques (Macaca mulatta)

A foraging device fitted on the ceiling of the cage (H), and a foraging device fitted on the front of the cage (V) and filled with pellets were tested in 12 individually housed animals. The animals moved the pellets from...

Year Published: 1999Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Bertrand, F., Seguin, Y., Chauvier, F. et al. 1999. Influence of two different kinds of foraging devices on feeding behaviour of rhesus macaques (Macaca mulatta). Folia Primatologica 70(4), 207. (Primate Meeting Abstract)

Effects of chronic social separation on cardiovascular disease risk factors in female cynomolgus monkeys

A lack of social support is associated with increased risk of coronary heart disease morbidity and mortality in human beings. Similarly, chronic social separation (single cage housing) potentiates atherosclerosis in female monkeys. Heart rate and luteal phase plasma progesterone concentrations...

Year Published: 1998Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Watson, S. L., Shively, C. A., Kaplan, J. R. et al. 1998. Effects of chronic social separation on cardiovascular disease risk factors in female cynomolgus monkeys. Atherosclerosis 137, 259-266.

Behavioral profiles of laboratory monkeys referred to a Regional Primate Research Center’s psychological well-being program

Animals spent 21% of the time in abnormal behavior.

Year Published: 1999Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Bellanca, R. U., Heffernan, K. S., Grabber, J. E. et al. 1999. Behavioral profiles of laboratory monkeys referred to a Regional Primate Research Center's psychological well-being program. American Journal of Primatology 49, 33 (Abstract).

Managing the environmental enrichment program for nonhuman primates and domestic farm animals housed at the National Institutes of Health

The management of the animal enrichment program within the National Institutes of health is described. Nonhuman primates are housed in isosexual pairs and groups whenever possible.

Year Published: 1998Topics: Environmental Enrichment, Social Housing & CompanionshipAnimal Type: Cattle, Chicken, Equine, Goat, Nonhuman Primate, Other Animal, Pig, Rabbit, Sheep

Citation: Watson, L. M., Weed, J. L. 1998. Managing the environmental enrichment program for nonhuman primates and domestic farm animals housed at the National Institutes of Health. American Journal of Primatology 45, 211-212 (Abstract).