Nonhuman Primate

Managing the socialization of an adult male gorilla (Gorilla gorilla gorilla) with a history of social deprivation

In this study of one male gorilla with a 30-year history of social deprivation, we assessed the rate of aggression quantitatively during a [successful] four-step socialization procedure.

Year Published: 2001Topics: Social Housing & CompanionshipAnimal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Burks, K. D., Bloomsmith, M. A., Forthman, D. L. et al. 2001. Managing the socialization of an adult male gorilla (Gorilla gorilla gorilla) with a history of social deprivation. Zoo Biology 20, 347-358.

Abnormal behavior in baboons (Papio hamadryas anubis sp.)

Year Published: 2001Animal Type: Baboon, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Brent, L., Foley, D. M., Koban, T. 2001. Abnormal behavior in baboons (Papio hamadryas anubis sp.) during the postpartum period. American Journal of Primatology 54(Supplement), 88-89 (Abstract).

The influence of rearing condition on chimpanzee introductions

Year Published: 2001Animal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Brent, L. 2001. The influence of rearing condition on chimpanzee introductions. In: The Apes: Challenges for the 21st Century Conference Proceedings. 103-104 (Abstract). Brookfield Zoo, Brookfield, IL.

Behavioral and environmental enrichment of individually housed chimpanzees

Ways to eliminate or reduce the need for individual caging, through housing changes, operant conditioning, and other procedures, are described. For situations in which individual caging cannot be avoided, an enhanced environmental enrichment program is necessary and some guidelines are...

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

Citation: Brent, L. 2001. Behavioral and environmental enrichment of individually housed chimpanzees. In: Special Topics in Primatology Volume 2 - The Care and Management of Captive Chimpanzees. Brent, L. (ed.), 146-171. The American Society of Primatologists, San Antonio, TX.

An enriched environment

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

Citation: Bottcher-Law, L. 2001. An enriched environment. In: Management of Lorises in Captivity: A Husbandry Manual for Asian Lorisines (Nycticebus & Loris Ssp.). Fitch-Snyder, H. , Schulze, H. (eds), 80-88. CRES [Center for the Reproduction of Endangered Species], Zoological Society of San Diego, San Diego, CA.

Environmental enrichment for neotropcial primates in captivity

Environmental enrichment consists of a series of procedures that improve the quality of life of captive animals by meeting their ethological needs. Enrichment can reduce stress, while increasing animal well being in captivity. Personnel and animal security are a priority,...

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

Citation: Boere, V. 2001. Environmental enrichment for neotropcial primates in captivity. Ci?ncia Rural, 543-551 .

The behavioral effects of meal predictability on chimpanzees

Animals fed on an unpredictable schedule engaged in less abnormal and self-directed behaviors. There was also a trend for these individuals to be more active.

Year Published: 2001Animal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Bloomsmith, M. A., Lambeth, S., Stoinski, T. 2001. The behavioral effects of meal predictability on chimpanzees. American Journal of Primatology 54(Supplement ), 96 (Abstract).

The care and management of captive chimpanzee workshop: Managing social behavior

The influence of various social and environmental factors on chimpanzee aggression, and ways to modify aggression using environmental enrichment, positive reinforcement training and other management techniques will be highlighted.

Year Published: 2001Topics: Animal Training, Environmental Enrichment, Husbandry & ManagementAnimal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Bloomsmith, M. A., Brent, L., Baker, K. 2001. The care and management of captive chimpanzee workshop: Managing social behavior. American Journal of Primatology 54(Supplement ), 25 (Abstract).

Is giving chimpanzees control over environmental enrichment a good idea?

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

Citation: Bloomsmith, M. A., Baker, K. C., Lambeth, S. R. et al. 2001. Is giving chimpanzees control over environmental enrichment a good idea? The Apes: Challenges for the 21st Century Conference Proceedings, 88-89 (Abstract).

Environmental enrichment and husbandry of the MPTP-treated common marmoset

One disadvantage of isosexual pairing that we have encountered is that temporary separation of the pair (e.g. for behavioural monitoring) can precipitate fighting on re-introduction. If this occurs we have found that a gradual re-association process, utilising adjacent cages to...

Year Published: 2001Topics: Environmental Enrichment, Husbandry & Management, Social Housing & CompanionshipAnimal Type: Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Jackson, M. J. 2001. Environmental enrichment and husbandry of the MPTP-treated common marmoset. Animal Technology(21-28).