Nonhuman Primate

Eight years of environmental enrichment for Adelaide Zoo’s adult male orangutan

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

Citation: Harper, P. 2001. Eight years of environmental enrichment for Adelaide Zoo's adult male orangutan. Australian Primatology 15(1), 15-23.

Banana Foraging Puzzle

The banana foraging puzzle is a small PVC-pipe [attached outside of the cage] with holes which promotes time-consuming feeding/foraging when stuffed with a banana.

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

Citation: Lambeth, S. P. 2001. Banana Foraging Puzzle. Primate Enrichment Network (PEN), Item #: A105.

Affiliative social contagion in captive chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes): The happy neighbor effect

Both studies found a significant positive correlation between grooming in the focal group and grooming vocalizations in neighboring social groups (p < 0.01). Results suggest grooming vocalizations may be a mechanism for social contagion in chimpanzees. Research continues to test...

Year Published: 2001Animal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Fritz, J., Klein, C., Chambers, C. et al. 2001. Affiliative social contagion in captive chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes): The happy neighbor effect . American Journal of Primatology 54(Supplement), 45 (Abstract).

A roll in the hay: good clean play

The provision of hay as enrichment significantly decreased the frequency of fecal smearing.

Year Published: 2001Topics: Abnormal/Problematic Behavior, Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Lambeth, S. P. 2001. A roll in the hay: good clean play. Tech Talk [The Newsletter for Laboratory Animal Science Technicians] 6(4), 2.

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.