Nonhuman Primate

The effect of an enriched environment on behavioural and hormonal indicators of welfare in orang-utans at Chester Zoo

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

Citation: Condon, E. , Wehnelt, S. 2003. The effect of an enriched environment on behavioural and hormonal indicators of welfare in orang-utans at Chester Zoo. Proceedings of the Annual Symposium on Zoo Research. 53-58. Federation of Zoological Gardens of Great Britain and Ireland, London, England.

Annotated Bibliography on Refinement and Environmental Enrichment for Primates Kept in Laboratories, Sixth Edition

Environmental enrichment is the provision of stimuli that promote the expression of species-appropriate behavioral and mental activities in an understimulating environment. ..This bibliography offers animal caregivers, animal technicians, zoo keepers, students and veterinarians guidance to practical information on environmental enrichment...

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

Citation: Reinhardt, V. , Reinhardt, A. 2003. Annotated Bibliography on Refinement and Environmental Enrichment for Primates Kept in Laboratories, Sixth Edition. Animal Welfare Institute, Washington, DC.

Behavioral abnormalities in captive nonhuman primates

In the zoo setting males exhibited higher levels of undesirable behavior than did females. ... Rearing experience and group composition influenced the proportions of abnormal behavior.

Year Published: 2003Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Mallapur, A., Choudhury, B. C. 2003. Behavioral abnormalities in captive nonhuman primates. Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science 6, 275-284.

An efficient computerized means to provide auditory enrichment for nonhuman primates

A single CD changer connected to an amplifier and speakers was used to provide auditory enrichment concurrently to multiple animal rooms.

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

Citation: Iliff, S. A., Wismer, M. K. 2003. An efficient computerized means to provide auditory enrichment for nonhuman primates. American Association for Laboratory Animal Science [AALAS] Meeting Official Program, 104 (Abstract).

Response to novel objects and foraging tasks by common marmosets (Callithrix jacchus) female pairs

The presence of novel objects may be beneficial for the psychological well-being of [isosexual female pairs] captive common marmosets, especially for monkeys with high baseline levels of stress. Such objects reduce boredom through increases in exploratory behavior, decrease the occurrence...

Year Published: 2003Animal Type: Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Majolo, B., Buchanan-Smith, H. M., Bell, J. 2003. Response to novel objects and foraging tasks by common marmosets (Callithrix jacchus) female pairs. Lab Animal 32(3), 32-38.

Fluoxetine decreases stereotypic behavior in primates

Stereotypic behaviors in captive vervets gradually and partially decrease in response to administration of an SSRI, paralleling research on human anxiety symptoms. Further research on animal stereotypies may be useful in providing appropriate veterinary care, and in exploring the underlying...

Year Published: 2003Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Vervet (African Green Monkey)

Citation: Hugo, C. 2003. Fluoxetine decreases stereotypic behavior in primates. Progress in Neuro-Psychopharmacology and Biological Psychiatry 27(4), 639-643.

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

One or both individuals were transported in a nest box and released, either in an unfamiliar cage, or in a cage previously inhabited by one of them or by both of them (ie the two cages were joined togheter. Three...

Year Published: 2003Animal Type: Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Majolo, B., Buchanan-Smith, H. M., Morris, K. 2003. Factors affecting the successful pairing of unfamiliar common marmoset(Callithrix jacchus) females: Preliminary results. Animal Welfare 12, 327-337.

The effects of age, sex, rearing history and social group composition on the social behavior of captive chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes) during the introduction to unfamiliar partners and formation of new social groups

Results imply that successful group formation may not be hampered by aggression but by failure for chimpanzees to form affiliative social relationships.

Year Published: 2003Animal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Howell, S., Schwandt, M., Fritz, J. et al. 2003. The effects of age, sex, rearing history and social group composition on the social behavior of captive chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes) during the introduction to unfamiliar partners and formation of new social groups. American Journal of Primatology 60(Supplement), 94 (Abstract).

An investigation into environmental enrichment with Sulawesi crested macaques (Macaca nigra) at Paignton Zoo Environmental Park Annual Symposium on Zoo Research

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

Citation: Magee, N. 2003. An investigation into environmental enrichment with Sulawesi crested macaques (Macaca nigra) at Paignton Zoo Environmental Park Annual Symposium on Zoo Research. 33-37. The Federation of Zoological Gardens of Great Britain and Ireland, London, UK.

A stereo music system as environmental enrichment for captive chimpanzees

Music was associated with a significant decrease in agitated/aggression and active/explore behaviors during the AM hours [feeding and cleaning time]. .. At these times, we suggest music can be beneficial as an environmental enrichment. When colony activities are relatively low,...

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

Citation: Howell, S., Schwandt, M., Fritz, J. et al. 2003. A stereo music system as environmental enrichment for captive chimpanzees. Lab Animal 32(10), 31-36.