Nonhuman Primate

USDA’s Primate Policy is scuttled by research industry

NIH has persistently faulted some aspect of the policy to prevent its implementation. Now, the industry's objective seems complete; the Policy is dead and with it the promise it held for improving the conditions for primates used in experimentation.

Year Published: 2002Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Anonymous 2002. USDA's Primate Policy is scuttled by research industry. Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) Quarterly 51(4), 20.

Friendship’ for fitness or ‘friendship’ for friendship’s sake?

Year Published: 2001Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Stopka, P., Johnson, D. D. P., Barrett, L. 2001. 'Friendship' for fitness or 'friendship' for friendship's sake? Animal Behaviour Forum 61(3), F19-F21.

Sex differences in response to children’s toys in nonhuman primates (Cercopithecus aethiops sabaeus)

Males appeared to prefer 'masculine' toys (e.g., trucks) and females 'feminine' toys (e.g., dolls).

Year Published: 2002Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Vervet (African Green Monkey)

Citation: Alexander, G. M., Hines, M. 2002. Sex differences in response to children's toys in nonhuman primates (Cercopithecus aethiops sabaeus). Evolution of Human Behavior 23, 467-479.

Behavioral effects of enrichment caging on a cynomolgus colony

Due to the aggressive nature of these animals [male cynos], use of new cohousing paradigms was not an option, and alternate methods for environmental enrichment were explored. ... We purchased three folding mobile-enrichment pens, each providing 24 ft2 of floor...

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

Citation: Straeter, P., Loud, D., Howard, R. et al. 2001. Behavioral effects of enrichment caging on a cynomolgus colony. Contemporary Topics in Laboratory Animal Science 40(4), 95 (Abstract).

A behavioral management approach to caring for great apes

Over the past 10 years, the program at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center has successfully met behavioral management goals and carefully addressed facility and operational concerns. The longstanding success of this 10 year program validates the need to implement comprehensive behavioral...

Year Published: 2001Topics: Husbandry & ManagementAnimal Type: Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Whittaker, M., Laule, G., Perman, J. et al. 2001. A behavioral management approach to caring for great apes. The Apes: Challenges for the 21st Century Conference Proceedings, 131-134.

Group formation of a captive all-male group of lion-tailed macaques (Macaca silenus)

The [6 adult (5 years and older)] individuals were brought together simultaneously. .. .. The individuals showed no fights or other serious aggression during the first encounter on the first day. Aggression rates were high only during the first hour...

Year Published: 2001Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Stahl, D., Herrmann, F., Kaumanns, W. 2001. Group formation of a captive all-male group of lion-tailed macaques (Macaca silenus). Primate Report 59, 93-108.

Long-term testing of macaques with the computerized test system: implications for cognition and enrichment

Year Published: 2001Topics: Behavioral & Cognitive Testing, Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Washburn, D. A., Gulledge, J., Rumbaugh, D. 2001. Long-term testing of macaques with the computerized test system: implications for cognition and enrichment. American Journal of Primatology 54(Supplement), 90-91 (Abstract).

Pairing successes with male cynomolgus macaques after vasectomy

Problem: Traumatism, self-traumatism and better environmental enrichment of singly housed Male Cynos in our colony of approximately 100 Cynos.We also encountered incidents of aggressive behavior towards caretakers and stereotypical behaviors such as overgrooming.Approach: In our primate environmental enrichment program, we...

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

Citation: Statz, L. M., Borde, M. 2001. Pairing successes with male cynomolgus macaques after vasectomy. Contemporary Topics in Laboratory Animal Science 40(4), 91 (Abstract).

What time is feeding? How delays and anticipation of feeding schedules affect stump-tailed macaque behavior

Results indicate that anticipation of feeding routines had a considerable negative impact on behavior. In the times when animals were awaiting to be fed, rates of self-directed behavior, inactivity, vocalization and abnormal behaviors all increased significantly. When feeding was delayed...

Year Published: 2001Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Waitt, C., Buchanan-Smith, H. M. 2001. What time is feeding? How delays and anticipation of feeding schedules affect stump-tailed macaque behavior. Applied Animal Behaviour Science 75, 75-85.

Comparing two methods of forming large social groups of captive baboons (Papio spp.)

The formation of a large group of previously singly caged baboons [unspecified sex] was most successfully accomplished gradually, by first allowing individuals to live in small groups.

Year Published: 2001Animal Type: Baboon, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Wallis, J., Hartley, D. 2001. Comparing two methods of forming large social groups of captive baboons (Papio spp.). American Journal of Primatology 54(Supplement ), 54-55 (Abstract).