Nonhuman Primate

Mr. Sockies for Chimpanzees

The Primate Foundation of Arizona (PFA) makes Mr. Sockies for chimpanzees. They consist of a food treat (popcorn, pretzel, crackers, etc...) knotted inside a sock or small piece of fabric (10' or less). The legs of old jeans work well....

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

Citation: Howell, S. M., Fritz, J. 2001. Mr. Sockies for Chimpanzees. Primate Enrichment Network (PEN), Item #: A108.

Factors affecting the successful pairing of unfamiliar common marmoset (Callithrix jacchus) females

There are no data available on factors affecting the success rate for pair formation in female marmosets. Same sex aggression between unrelated females is well documented in marmosets, yet laboratories frequently require individuals of the same sex to be housed...

Year Published: 2001Animal Type: Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Majolo, B., Buchanan-Smith, H. M., Morris, K. 2001. Factors affecting the successful pairing of unfamiliar common marmoset (Callithrix jacchus) females. Primate Eye 73, 12-13 (Abstract).

A community-based occupational enrichment program for captive chimpanzees

Providing sufficient materials for a relatively large number [76] of animals can be difficult and costly in terms of staff time and materials. To relieve the financial burden, our enrichment program relies on donated materials or those purchased at relatively...

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

Citation: Howell, S., Fritz, J., Schwandt, M. et al. 2001. A community-based occupational enrichment program for captive chimpanzees. Lab Animal 30(8), 30-33.

Self-injurious behavior in male rhesus macaques: association with aggression and stress

When levels of stress or arousal were held constant, self-biting was independent of social aggression.

Year Published: 2001Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Lutz, C. K., Marinus, L., Chase, W. et al. 2001. Self-injurious behavior in male rhesus macaques: association with aggression and stress. American Journal of Primatology 54(Supplement ), 76-77 (Abstract).

Feeding gum arabic to New World monkeys: Species differences and palatability

Members of the New World primate generaCallithrixandCebuellahave specialisations for eating plant exudates. Exudates are also an important component of the diets of many other callitrichid species in the wild, especially at times of nutritional stress. Gum arabic is fed daily...

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

Citation: Herron, S., Price, E., Wormell, D. 2001. Feeding gum arabic to New World monkeys: Species differences and palatability. Animal Welfare 10(3), 249-256.

A cart cage for transferring macaques, capuchins, and small dogs

A novel mobile monkey transport cart cage allows ease of handling, safety, secure holding, good visual access to the monkeys, room for large macaques, and ease of assembly, all at a modest cost.

Year Published: 2001Topics: HandlingAnimal Type: Capuchin, Dog, Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Lowery, T. 2001. A cart cage for transferring macaques, capuchins, and small dogs. Lab Animal 30(1), 45-46.

From beagles to marmosets – the development of a marmoset breeding cage

The provision of water baths was found to be of little interest to the marmosets, other than to use it as a toilet! (p. 150).

Year Published: 2001Animal Type: Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Hazlewood, S. J. 2001. From beagles to marmosets - the development of a marmoset breeding cage. Animal Technology 52, 149-152.

Primate innovation: Sex, age and social rank differences

Analysis of an exhaustive survey of primate behavior collated from the published literature revealed significant variation in rates of innovation among individuals of different sex, age and social rank. We searched approximately 1,000 articles in four primatology journals, together with...

Year Published: 2001Animal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Reader, S. M., Laland, K. N. 2001. Primate innovation: Sex, age and social rank differences. International Journal of Primatology 22(5), 787-805.

Environmental enrichment during separtion in captive common marmosets (Callithrix jacchus): Behavioural and physiological aspects

In the social condition, the animals tended to show an increased heart rate, presumably resulting from competion over access to the foraging device.

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

Citation: Queyras, A., Bernarducci, R., Vitale, A. 2001. Environmental enrichment during separtion in captive common marmosets (Callithrix jacchus): Behavioural and physiological aspects. Folia Primatologica 72(3), 151-152. (Primate Meeting Abstract)

What does a chimpanzee need? Using natural behavior to guide the care and management of captive populations

Their tendency toward natural behavior is probably little changed from their wild counterparts, despite the overwhelming influence of captivity on behavior... From a chimpanzee's point of view, it would be better to stimulate behavior characteristics of the natural environment of...

Year Published: 2001Topics: Natural BehaviorAnimal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Pruetz, J. D. E., McGrew, W. C. 2001. What does a chimpanzee need? Using natural behavior to guide the care and management of captive populations. In: Special Topics in Primatology, volume 2. The Care and Management of Captive Chimpanzees. Brent, L. (Ed.). The American Society of Primatologists: San Antonio, TX, 16-37.