Nonhuman Primate

Enrichment discussion: The sugar question

Jen, Cobie, and Brooke all agreed that corn on the cob(raw, whole, uncooked - no need to shuck!) is a great form of enrichment for macaques. ... Many do eat the outer husks. Our vet has said that they probably...

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

Citation: Anonymous 2001. Enrichment discussion: The sugar question. Laboratory Primate Newsletter 40(3), 6-8.

Spontaneous tool behaviors in a captive group of gorillas (Gorilla gorilla gorilla): Innovation and observational learning

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

Citation: Woods, S. 2000. Spontaneous tool behaviors in a captive group of gorillas (Gorilla gorilla gorilla): Innovation and observational learning. American Journal of Primatology 51(Supplement), 99 (Abstract).

Increased cage size affects Aotus time budgets and partner distances

Aotes spp. housed in typical, small, laboratory cages appear to be sedentary animals that spend large amounts of time sitting alone or in physical contact with social partners. ... The Aotus, housed as pairs or family groups, were moved from...

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

Citation: Williams, L. E., Steadman, A., Kyser, B. 2000. Increased cage size affects Aotus time budgets and partner distances. American Journal of Primatology 51(Supplement), 98 (Abstract).

Conversion of canine runs to group social housing for juvenile baboons

Our Division recently converted two rooms equipped with 10 stainless steel, elevated floor canine runs into rooms providing social housing for young baboons. The detachable walls were removed to create larger primary enclosures and tops were fitted with stainless steel...

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

Citation: White, G., Hill, W., Speigel, G. et al. 2000. Conversion of canine runs to group social housing for juvenile baboons. American Association for Laboratory Animal Science [AALAS] Meeting Official Program, 126 (Abstract).

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).