Nonhuman Primate

Effects of blood sampling, Telazol?, and ketamine on cortisol in rhesus monkeys (Macaca mulatta)

Effects of blood sampling procedures and of two immobilizing agents on pituitary adrenal activity were examined in 16 armpull-trained adult male rhesus macaques. ...Subjects were restrained in their home cage, a blood sample collected via armpull.... During the morning period,...

Year Published: 2000Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Bentson, K. L., Capitanio, J. P., Mendoza, S. P. 2000. Effects of blood sampling, Telazol?, and ketamine on cortisol in rhesus monkeys (Macaca mulatta). American Journal of Primatology 51(Supplement), 43 (Abstract).

Injury risks among chimpanzees in three housing conditions

Over a two-year period all visible injuries to 46 adult males, 64 adult females, and 25 immature chimpanzees were recorded. ... Housing included compounds containing about 20 chimpanzees, interconnected indoor-outdoor runs for groups of up to 12 individuals, and smaller...

Year Published: 2000Animal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Baker, K. C., Seres, M., Aureli, F. et al. 2000. Injury risks among chimpanzees in three housing conditions. American Journal of Primatology 51, 161-175.

Effect of environmental enrichment on the welfare of long-tailed macaque (Macaca fascicularis) infants separated from their mothers

Year Published: 2000Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Badihi, I. 2000. Effect of environmental enrichment on the welfare of long-tailed macaque (Macaca fascicularis) infants separated from their mothers. Israel Journal of Zoology 46(2), 156-157.

Introduction of confiscated primates into captive social groups: Experience of some zoos involved

Year Published: 2000Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Baistrocchi, E., Cavicchio, P., Avesani, C. et al. 2000. Introduction of confiscated primates into captive social groups: Experience of some zoos involved. Folia Primatologica 71(4), 294. (Primate Meeting Abstract)

Advanced age influences chimpanzee behavior in small social groups

This study represents a baseline assessment of the relationship between advancing age and behavior among male and female chimpanzees living in pairs and trios in indoor/outdoor runs. ... Old chimpanzees showed less aggression and moved about their enclosures less. Old...

Year Published: 2000Animal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Baker, K. C. 2000. Advanced age influences chimpanzee behavior in small social groups. Zoo Biology 19, 181-191.

Environmental enhancement: Policy, plans, and perspective

The goal of this roundtable is for individuals with varying backgrounds .... to exchange perspectives and strategies for fulfilling the requirements of the USDA's policy. We can employ this new policy as an opportunity to evaluate the advances in behavioral...

Year Published: 2000Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Baker, K. C. 2000. Environmental enhancement: Policy, plans, and perspective. American Journal of Primatology 51(Supplement), 35-36 (Abstract).

Social responses to self-image versus reflections of conspecifics in male rhesus macaques (Macaca mulatta)

Singly housed rhesus manipulate their enrichment toys more when they have visual access to others via mirrors than when they do not.

Year Published: 2000Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Baker, K. C. 2000. Social responses to self-image versus reflections of conspecifics in male rhesus macaques (Macaca mulatta). American Journal of Primatology 51(sSupplement), 39 (Abstract).

I’m forever blowing bubbles!

The chimpanzees are fascinated with the bubbles floating .... run around sticking out their tongues, much as a child collecting snowflakes, and attempting to catch them - a bit bewildered as it disappears.

Year Published: 2000Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Fritz, J. 2000. I'm forever blowing bubbles! The Newsletter 11(3), 1-2.

Influence of a puzzle feeder on rhesus macaque behaviour: learning phase

Animals who had learned how to use the puzzle showed a reduction in stereotypies including saluting. Those who did not learn how to use the puzzle showed enhanced stereotypical behavior including self-injurious behavior.

Year Published: 2000Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Florence, G., Riondet, L. 2000. Influence of a puzzle feeder on rhesus macaque behaviour: learning phase. Folia Primatologica 71(4), 256-257. (Primate Meeting Abstract)

Artificial turf foraging boards as environmental enrichment for pair-housed female squirrel monkeys

Five groups of pair-housed female squirrel monkeys were videotaped the week prior to, the week following, and for 2 weeks during the enrichment phase, when treat-enhanced boards were provided for 2 h daily. During the first 30 min of daily...

Year Published: 2000Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Squirrel Monkey

Citation: Fekete, J. M., Norcross, J. L., Newman, J. D. 2000. Artificial turf foraging boards as environmental enrichment for pair-housed female squirrel monkeys. Contemporary Topics in Laboratory Animal Science 39(2), 22-26.