Nonhuman Primate

Captive chimpanzee social group formation

Forming new social groups of captive chimpanzees requires appropriate facilities, a knowledgeable staff, planning, and careful observations. A well-tested socialization system is reviewed which includes a gradual acclimation of unfamiliar chimpanzees and introductions in a controlled setting. The process has...

Year Published: 2001Animal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Fritz, J. , Howell, S. M. 2001. Captive chimpanzee social group formation. In: Special Topics in Primatology Volume 2 - The Care and Management of Captive Chimpanzees. Brent, L. (ed.), 172-203. The American Society of Primatologists, San Antonio, TX.

The rehabilitation of captive baboons

Eleven baboons who had been singly housed indoors for an average of 5 years were moved to outdoor social groups [two heterosexual trios, one male trio, one female/male pair] in an attempt to provide a more species-typical environment and reduce...

Year Published: 2001Topics: Abnormal/Problematic Behavior, Social Housing & CompanionshipAnimal Type: Baboon, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Kessel, A. L., Brent, L. 2001. The rehabilitation of captive baboons. Journal of Medical Primatology 30, 71-80.

No effect of acute crowding on the behavior of hamadryas baboons (Papio hamadryas)

Aggressive, submissive, affiliative and self-directed responses of the six adults - two males and four females - were recorded in their small indoor quarters versus large outdoor section of their enclosure. Agonistic behavior, and scratching, an indicator of anxiety in...

Year Published: 2001Animal Type: Baboon, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Judge, P., Griffaton, N., Fincke, A. 2001. No effect of acute crowding on the behavior of hamadryas baboons (Papio hamadryas). American Journal of Primatology 54(Supplement), 68-69 (Abstract).

Evaluation of the effect of two kinds of screens, installed in their cage, on the social behaviour of a group of red-capped mangabeys (Cercocebus torquatus)

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

Citation: Jubin, R., Deputte, B. L., Blois, H. C. 2001. Evaluation of the effect of two kinds of screens, installed in their cage, on the social behaviour of a group of red-capped mangabeys (Cercocebus torquatus). Folia Primatologica 72(3), 121-122. (Primate Meeting Abstract)

Use of a commercial parrot shelter for common marmoset housing and enrichment

A commercial parrot shelter was used to fit within the cage to allow continuous readings via telemetry. All marmosets have utilized the shelters for sleeping, exercise, and play.

Year Published: 2001Topics: Environmental Enrichment, HousingAnimal Type: Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Johnson-Delaney, C. A., Beck, T., Heffernan, K. et al. 2001. Use of a commercial parrot shelter for common marmoset housing and enrichment. Contemporary Topics in Laboratory Animal Science 4(4), 89 (Abstract).

Restraint techniques for animals – Non human primates

Nonhuman primates no matter how small can be dangerous. Injections can be given to a confined animal with the help of a squeeze cage. Chemical immobilization with ketamine is effective. Only trained and experienced personnel should attempt physical restraint of...

Year Published: 2001Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Johns Hopkins University and Health System 2001. Restraint techniques for animals - Non human primates. Animal Care and Use Training (Web site), Accessed 02-11/2008.

Effect of enclosure size and complexity on the behaviors of captive chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes)

Changes in behavior of 5 adult chimpanzees that coincided with transfer to a larger, complex environment are described. The percentage of time spent traveling nearly doubled in the larger enclosure. The animals used all structures and all areas in the...

Year Published: 2001Animal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Jensvold, M. L. A., Sanz, C. M., Fouts, R. S. et al. 2001. Effect of enclosure size and complexity on the behaviors of captive chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes). Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science 4, 53-69.

The effects of privacy walls on aggression in a captive group of rhesus macaques (Macaca mulatta)

Preliminary results suggest that non-contact aggression (vocalizations, fear grimaces, chases, and threats) is significantly reduced after the introduction of the privacy walls (p

Year Published: 2001Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: McCormack, K., Megna, N. L. 2001. The effects of privacy walls on aggression in a captive group of rhesus macaques (Macaca mulatta). American Journal of Primatology 54(Supplement 1), 50-51 (Abstract).

Effects of chair restraint on the strength of the tibia in rhesus monkeys

To determine the effects of the relative inactivity .. we used a non-invasive test to measure bending stiffness, or EI. ... Five monkeys, restrained in chairs for 14 days, showed decreases in EI.

Year Published: 2001Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Hutchinson, T. M., Bakulin, A. V., Rakhmanov, A. S. et al. 2001. Effects of chair restraint on the strength of the tibia in rhesus monkeys. Journal of Medical Primatology 30, 313-321.

Psychological wellbeing of common marmoset (Callithrix jacchus) females living in same-sex pairs

Common marmosets are often housed in same-sex pairs in laboratories for practical reasons. .. We found that females in same-sex pairs spent more time watching out of their cages than those in family groups, but we found no other significant...

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

Citation: Majolo, B., Buchanan-Smith, H. M. 2001. Psychological wellbeing of common marmoset (Callithrix jacchus) females living in same-sex pairs. Primate Eye 74, 9-10 (Abstract).