Nonhuman Primate

Social management of captive chimpanzees

This chapters describes both beneficial and potentially problematic outcomes related to different social environments for chimpanzees. Where possible, methods for addressing the behavioral problems [e.g., behavioral/maternal incompetence, aggression] that might be associated with particular choices of social environments [e.g., nursery...

Year Published: 2001Animal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Bloomsmith, M. A. , Baker, K. C. 2001. Social management of captive chimpanzees. In: Special Topics in Primatology Volume 2 - The Care and Management of Captive Chimpanzees. Brent, L. (ed.), 204-241. The American Society of Primatologists, San Antonio, TX.

Reproductive performance of rhesus macaques (Macaca mulatta) in two outdoor housing conditions

We conclude that, for rhesus macaques, outdoor corral housing leads to better reproductive performance than does semi-sheltered gang housing, probably as a result of increased individual space and relaxation of intense social stressors.

Year Published: 2000Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Westergaard, G. C., Izard, M. K., Drake, J. H. 2000. Reproductive performance of rhesus macaques (Macaca mulatta) in two outdoor housing conditions. American Journal of Primatology 50, 87-93.

Straw or seeds: which is better? The influence of straw and/or seeds on the behavioural well-being of captive, group-living mangabeys

The condition 'seeds and straw' yielded more significant positive changes [decreased self-directed behavior; increased foraging and positive social behavior] than either straw or seeds alone.

Year Published: 2001Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Blois-Heulin, C., Jubin, R. 2001. Straw or seeds: which is better? The influence of straw and/or seeds on the behavioural well-being of captive, group-living mangabeys. Folia Primatologica 72(3), 116. (Primate Meeting Abstract)

Methods for socializing unfamiliar primates to provide environmental enrichment and promote psychological well-being

Careful partner selection prior to socialization [as pairs, triads, or groups] has contributed significantly to the percentage of successful socializations for monkeys housed at the National Institutes of Health.

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

Citation: Weed, J. L., McCollom, K. J., Cisar, F. A. 2000. Methods for socializing unfamiliar primates to provide environmental enrichment and promote psychological well-being. American Journal of Primatology 51(Supplement), 98 (Abstract).

Chimpanzee facility design

A fundamental principle of this chapter is that design features should promote the expression of species-typical behavior and development. .. The design plan and the operational plan should evolve together.

Year Published: 2001Animal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Coe, J. C., Fulk, R., Brent, L. 2001. Chimpanzee facility design. In: Special Topics in Primatology Volume 2 - The Care and Management of Captive Chimpanzees. Brent, L. (ed.), 38-81. The American Society of Primatologists, San Antonio, TX.

Coping with short-tem space restriction in chimpanzees

During the indoor period the chimpanzees showed no increase in aggression, grooming, and submissive greeting, nor changed their proximity to adult males. However, the percentage of aggressive events that involved more than 2 individuals was significantly lower during the indoor...

Year Published: 2001Animal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Caws, C. E., Aureli, F. 2001. Coping with short-tem space restriction in chimpanzees. Primate Eye 74, 9 (Abstract).

Floor-covering research benefits primates

Many zoos, labs, and people keep animals on concrete or in wire cages. It is believed to be hygienic, efficient, and adequate for the needs of the animals. ... We tested a variety of floor-coverings-wood-chips, wood-wool, peat, straw, hay, sawdust,...

Year Published: 2001Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Chamove, A. S. 2001. Floor-covering research benefits primates. Australian Primatology 14(3), 16-19.

More discussion of enrichment for lemurs

Some feeding enrichment options are described. Lemurs can be challenging to enrich but the simpler you keep it the more successful it is. The one thing that I do know is that food motivates them the most.

Year Published: 2001Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Lemur, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Carrillo, M., Jennier, J. C., Kowalski. J. et al. 2001. More discussion of enrichment for lemurs. Laboratory Primate Newsletter 40(2), 5.

Environmental enrichment for laboratory marmosets

A variety of foraging and inanimate enrichment devices are described and two of them tested. The foraging experiment [using a Foraging Tree constructed of PCV tubes] resulted in a much more natural way of searching for food. ... Although the...

Year Published: 2001Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Byron, J. K., Bodri, M. S. 2001. Environmental enrichment for laboratory marmosets. Lab Animal 30(8).

Bachelor gorilla introductions: using empirical data in decision-making

Year Published: 2001Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Burks, K. D. 2001. Bachelor gorilla introductions: using empirical data in decision-making. The Apes: Challenges for the 21st Century Conference Proceedings, 67-70.