Nonhuman Primate

Starting an injection training program with lion-tailed macaques (Macaca silenus)

Training technique is described in detail. The three trained males are eager to engage in training sessions [for other procedures] and appear to enjoy the extra attention and treats.

Year Published: 2003Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Bayrakci, R. 2003. Starting an injection training program with lion-tailed macaques (Macaca silenus). Animal Keepers' Forum 30(12), 503-512.

Environmental enrichment of nonhuman primates, dogs and rabbits used in toxicological studies

A summary is provided of current regulations and recommendations pertaining to environmental enrichment. The importance of perching to captive primates is underscored by the observation that it is frequently the most used enrichment device in a variety of nonnutritive /nonsocial...

Year Published: 2003Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Dog, Nonhuman Primate, Rabbit

Citation: Bayne, K. 2003. Environmental enrichment of nonhuman primates, dogs and rabbits used in toxicological studies. Toxicologic Pathology 31(Supplement), 132-137.

Effects of training on stress-related behavior of the common marmost (Callithrix jacchus) in relation to coping with routine husbandry procedures

Using positive reinforcement, J. McKinley trained 12 common marmosets (Callithrix jacchus) to provide urine samples on request. The study then exposed the marmosets to mildly stressful, routine husbandry procedures (i.e., capture and weighing). The nonhuman animals spent less time inactive...

Year Published: 2003Topics: Animal Training, Biological Sampling & Physiological Measurement, Handling, Restraint, Welfare AssessmentAnimal Type: Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Bassett, L., Buchanan-Smith, H. M., McKinley, J. et al. 2003. Effects of training on stress-related behavior of the common marmost (Callithrix jacchus) in relation to coping with routine husbandry procedures. Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science 6(3), 221-233.

Visiting the vervets: Cheap and easy enrichment

Vervet monkeys benefit from such exposure [to visitors] since visitors priovide visual stimulation and thus encourage natural behaviours.

Year Published: 2003Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Vervet (African Green Monkey)

Citation: Barr, D., Plain, J. 2003. Visiting the vervets: Cheap and easy enrichment. Animal Keepers' Forum 29(9), 369-374.

Self-injurious behavior and response to human interaction as enrichment in rhesus macaques

This study evaluated several levels and styles of interaction provided as environmental enrichment to eleven singly-housed adult rhesus macaques (Macaca mulatta) of both sexes. ... An analysis of all subjects found behavioral changes associated only with training, involving increases in...

Year Published: 2003Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Baker, K. C., Bloomsmith, M., Griffis, C. et al. 2003. Self-injurious behavior and response to human interaction as enrichment in rhesus macaques. American Journal of Primatology 60(Supplement), 94-95 (Abstract).

Environmental enrichment of spider monkeys (Ateles geoffroyi) of the Instituto Nacional de Psiquiatria Ramon de la Fuente

Year Published: 2003Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Arenas Rosas, R. , Marquez Arias, A. 2003. Environmental enrichment of spider monkeys (Ateles geoffroyi) of the Instituto Nacional de Psiquiatria Ramon de la Fuente. [Enriquecimiento ambiental para monos arana (Ateles geoffroyi) del Instituto Nacional de Psiquiatria Ramon de la Fuente ]Abstracts of the 2002 Foro De Primatologia [Primatology Forum]. 12 (Abstract). Estacion de Biologia, San Andres Tuxtlas, Mexico.

Isosexual social group formation for environmental enrichment in adult male Macaca mulatta

Isosexual groups [averag group size: 4.2 animals] of 80, previously single-caged 4-10 years old male rhesus macaques were formed [group formation protocol is not outlined]. Thirty-one [38.8%] of these animals had at least one prior incidence of SIB [self-injurious biting]....

Year Published: 2003Topics: Social Housing & CompanionshipAnimal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Alexander, S. N., Fontenot, M. B. 2003. Isosexual social group formation for environmental enrichment in adult male Macaca mulatta. American Association for Laboratory Animal Science [AALAS] Meeting Official Program, 141 (Abstract).

The effects of enrichment structures on captive gorilla behavior

Tree-like structures were constructed in two of the outdoor gorilla exhibits at Zoo Atlanta. .. Juveniles used the structures significantly more than did adult animals (Mann-Whitney U = 3.0, p = 0.01). However, certain behaviors, such as feeding and object...

Year Published: 2003Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Allard, S. M., Stoinski, T. S., Bloomsmith, M. A. et al. 2003. The effects of enrichment structures on captive gorilla behavior. American Journal of Primatology 60((Supplement)), 95-96 (Abstact).

Primate training at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

A training program has been in place at Disney's Animal Kingdom since the nonhuman animals first arrived at the park. The Primate Team and the Behavioral Husbandry Team have worked together closely to establish a philosophy and framework for this...

Year Published: 2003Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Colahan, H., Breder, C. 2003. Primate training at Disney's Animal Kingdom. Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science 6, 235-246.

Tool use task as environmental enrichment for captive chimpanzees

Wild chimpanzees spend 50-80% of their time foraging, using tools and other forms of manipulation, while captive chimpanzees cannot. In this study, a device that elicits tool use was presented to six captive chimpanzees housed in pairs. The task successfully...

Year Published: 2003Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Celli, M. L., Tomonagaa, M., Udonob, T. et al. 2003. Tool use task as environmental enrichment for captive chimpanzees . Applied Animal Behaviour Science 81, 171-182.