Nonhuman Primate

Naive chimpanzees’ (Pan troglodytes) observation of experienced conspecifics in a tool-using task

The authors investigated the occurrence of naive chimpanzees' (Pan troglodytes) spontaneous observation of experienced conspecifics during a tool-use task entailing honey fishing. The chimpanzees were presented with 20 kinds of tools of which 12 kinds were usable. Six pairs of...

Year Published: 2000Topics: Behavioral & Cognitive TestingAnimal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Hirata, S., Morimura, N. 2000. Naive chimpanzees' (Pan troglodytes) observation of experienced conspecifics in a tool-using task. Journal of Comparative Psychology 114(3), 291-296.

Enrichment device use by baboons during long-term vs. intermittent availability

Four of the six baboons increased their [cherry] log use over the exposure period [104 days], while the remaining two baboons decreased their interactions with their logs over this period. ...When the logs were available only every other day, or...

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

Citation: Hienz, R. D., Pyle, D. A., Frey, J. J. et al. 2000. Enrichment device use by baboons during long-term vs. intermittent availability. Laboratory Primate Newsletter 39(2), 1-3.

A novel approach to group-housing male cynomolgus macaques in a pharmaceutical environment

Twenty percent of our primates are maintained in a single-housed environment. Of those single-housed animals, 40% exhibited moderate to marked degrees of self-directed activity; i. e., hairpulling. By contrast, none of the pair or group-housed animals exhibited these behaviors. Our...

Year Published: 2000Topics: Husbandry & ManagementAnimal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Hartner, M. K., Hall J., Penderghest, J. et al. 2000. A novel approach to group-housing male cynomolgus macaques in a pharmaceutical environment. Contemporary Topics in Laboratory Animal Science 39(4), 67 (Abstract).

How different captive environments affect the behaviour of Sulawesi crested black macaques (Macaca nigra)Proceedings of the Annual Symposium on Zoo Research

Year Published: 2000Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Melfi, V. A. , Marples, N. 2000. How different captive environments affect the behaviour of Sulawesi crested black macaques (Macaca nigra)Proceedings of the Annual Symposium on Zoo Research. 151-157. Federation of Zoological Gardens of Great Britain and Ireland, London, UK.

The effects of specific types of music on the activity levels of singly housed chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes)

High-beat music increased activity levels, but inactivity was still prominent.

Year Published: 2000Animal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Harvey, H., Rice, T., Kayhart, R. et al. 2000. The effects of specific types of music on the activity levels of singly housed chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes). American Journal of Primatology 51(Supplement), 60.

Promoting the psychological well-being of restrained NHPs through an environmental enrichment program

In an effort to promote the psychological well-being of our NHPs, we developed an enrichment program [e.g., interaction with humans, positive reinforcement training, TV] to reduce stress during [chair-] restraint. .. Application of these enrichment techniques provide our restrained NHP's...

Year Published: 2000Topics: Environmental Enrichment, RestraintAnimal Type: Nonhuman Primate

Citation: McGuffey, L. H., McCully, C., Scanlon, L. 2000. Promoting the psychological well-being of restrained NHPs through an environmental enrichment program. Contemporary Topics in Laboratory Animal Science 39(4), 106 (Abstract).

Cherry Potato Fluff

A quick food recipe that nonhuman primates enjoy. .. Note that we put the mixture into a PVC pipe feeder so the baboons can dig it out with their fingers. You may wish to provide the fluff in another manner...

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

Citation: Hartley, D. 2000. Cherry Potato Fluff. Primate Enrichment Network (PEN), Item #: A102.

Acclimating rhesus monkeys to the pole-and-collar system

Acclimatization protocol is briefly outlined.

Year Published: 2000Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: McCully, C. M. 2000. Acclimating rhesus monkeys to the pole-and-collar system. Lab Animal 29(1), 49.

Responses of captive single- and mixed-species groups of Saguinus to novel nonthreatening objects

The provision of novel objects allows one to probe for behavioural differences among species. This is particularly relevant when studying species that form mixed-species groups, as divergent responses may provide clues to the advantages that individuals gain from associating. We...

Year Published: 2000Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Hardie, S. M., Buchanan-Smith, H. M. 2000. Responses of captive single- and mixed-species groups of Saguinus to novel nonthreatening objects. International Journal of Primatology 4, 629-648.

Utilizing restraint chair training to prepare primates for social housing

Six juvenile baboons (3 females, 3 males) were carefully familiarized in chair restraint context and introduced thereafter to form a compatible group.

Year Published: 2000Topics: Restraint, Social Housing & CompanionshipAnimal Type: Baboon, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Marks, D., Kelly, J., Rice, T. et al. 2000. Utilizing restraint chair training to prepare primates for social housing. Laboratory Primate Newsletter 39(4), 9-10.