Nonhuman Primate

Survey of NIH-Funded Investigators Who Use Nonhuman Primates

Current use of nonhuman primates: 58% Rhesus macaques, 10% Long-tailed macaque, 10% Baboons, 7% Pig-tailed macaques, 4% Squirrel monkeys, 3% Chimpanzees, < 2% Other species. Respondents' most common recommendation for meeting future nonhuman primate needs deal with increasing the availability...

Year Published: 2002Animal Type: Baboon, Chimpanzee, Macaque, Nonhuman Primate, Squirrel Monkey

Citation: Humanitas, I. 2002. Survey of NIH-Funded Investigators Who Use Nonhuman Primates. National Center for Research Resources, Bethesda, MD.

Group formation of ring-tailed lemur (Lemur catta) in captivity

Year Published: 2002Animal Type: Lemur, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Meshik, B. 2002. Group formation of ring-tailed lemur (Lemur catta) in captivity. In: Congress of the International Primatological Society. 287-288 (Abstract). Mammalogical Society of China, Beijing, China.

The effect of music on the behavior of captive chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes)

Results suggest music has a significant effect on behavior of captive chimpanzees. It resulted in decreased aggression and active exploratory behavior and increased inactive resting and social behavior (principally social grooming). These effects were predominant for adult males during morning...

Year Published: 2002Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Howell, S., Roeder, E., Nelson, C. et al. 2002. The effect of music on the behavior of captive chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes). American Journal of Primatology 57, 83-84 (Abstract).

A comparison of the activity budgets of wild and captive Sulawesi crested black macaques (Macaca nigra)

One aim of environmental enrichment techniques is to replicate 'wild-like' behaviour in captivity. In this study. three captive troops of Sulawesi crested black macaques (Macaca nigra) were each observed for 100 h in large naturalistic enclosures. Activity budgets constructed from...

Year Published: 2002Topics: Natural BehaviorAnimal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Melfi, V. A., Feistner, A. T. C. 2002. A comparison of the activity budgets of wild and captive Sulawesi crested black macaques (Macaca nigra). Animal Welfare 11(2), 213-222.

From laboratory to more natural enclosures: Maintaining the well-being of captive chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes)

Chimpanzee well-being, as expressed through species-typical behaviors, was maintained in the transfer from a laboratory to a more natural zoo environment. An increase in social and manipulative behaviors was noted in the more natural environment.

Year Published: 2002Animal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Howell, S., Schwant, M., Fritz, J. et al. 2002. From laboratory to more natural enclosures: Maintaining the well-being of captive chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes). Laboratory Primate Newsletter 41(4), 5-9.

Training common marmosets (Callithrix jacchus) to co-operate during routine laboratory procedures: Reliability and time investment

Nine pairs of ... marmosets were target trained to allow in-homecage weighing and six pairs were trained to provide urine samples on request. Behavioural data showed that increased positive interactions with humans as a consequence of training reduced stress as...

Year Published: 2002Animal Type: Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: McKinley, J., Buchanan-Smith, H. M., Morris, K. 2002. Training common marmosets (Callithrix jacchus) to co-operate during routine laboratory procedures: Reliability and time investment. In: Congress of the International Primatological Society . 183-184 (Abstract). Mammalogical Society of China, Beijing, China.

Effect of pair housing on operant behavior task performance by rhesus monkeys

Sixteen young, male, individually housed, trained rhesus monkeys (2.5-5.5 years of age) performed a battery of behavior consisting of motivation (MOT), short-term memory and attention (STM), color and position discrimination (CPD), and learning (LRN) tasks. ... The subjects were divided...

Year Published: 2002Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Hotchkiss, C. E., Paule, M. G. 2002. Effect of pair housing on operant behavior task performance by rhesus monkeys. Contemporary Topics in Laboratory Animal Science 41(4), 75 (Abstract).

Incorporation of an enrichment program into a study protocol involving long-term restraint in macaques

In our experience, the provision of periodic intervals of unrestricted activity directly correlated with an increased tolerance during relatively more extended periods of [chair] restraint.

Year Published: 2002Topics: Environmental Enrichment, RestraintAnimal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: McGuffey, L. H., McCully, C. L., Bernacky, B. J. et al. 2002. Incorporation of an enrichment program into a study protocol involving long-term restraint in macaques. Lab Animal 31(10), 37-39.

Inter-group variation in abnormal behavior in chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes) and rhesus macaques (Macaca mulatta)

It is suggested social learning processes are involved in the propagation of these behaviors.

Year Published: 2002Topics: Abnormal/Problematic BehaviorAnimal Type: Chimpanzee, Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Hook, M. A., Lambeth, S. P., Perlman. J. E. et al. 2002. Inter-group variation in abnormal behavior in chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes) and rhesus macaques (Macaca mulatta). Applied Animal Behaviour Science 76, 165-176.

Caring for primates

Year Published: 2002Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Prescott, M. J. 2002. Caring for primates. Primate Eye 78, 15-17.