Nonhuman Primate

The influence of a camouflage net barrier on the behaviour, welfare and public perception of zoo-housed gorillas

The gorillas exhibited significantly lower levels of conspecific-directed aggression and stereotypic behaviours during the barrier [reduced stimulation from visitors] than the control condition.

Year Published: 2004Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Blaney, E. C., Wells, D. L. 2004. The influence of a camouflage net barrier on the behaviour, welfare and public perception of zoo-housed gorillas. Animal Welfare 13, 111-118.

Cage level has little effect on behavior of macaques (M. fascicularis, M. nemestrina, and M. mulatta)

Monkeys are commonly housed in two-tiered caging, which is more economical than single-level cages. Some animal welfare advocates maintain that inhabitants of lower-level cages experience compromised welfare, and experiments may be impacted if behavior and/or physiology varies by cage level....

Year Published: 2004Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Bentson, K. L., Crockett, C. M., Montgomery, H. B. et al. 2004. Cage level has little effect on behavior of macaques (M. fascicularis, M. nemestrina, and M. mulatta). American Journal of Primatology 62(Supplement), 85-86 (Abstract).

Benefits of positive human interaction for socially housed chimpanzees

For chimpanzees housed indoors and in small social groups [2-3 animals], providing additional positive human interaction [50 min/animal/week] influenced their behaviours. .. Levels of abnormal behaviour fell, subjects were less tense and reactive .. spent less time idel, and engaged...

Year Published: 2004Animal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Baker, K. C. 2004. Benefits of positive human interaction for socially housed chimpanzees. Animal Welfare 13, 239-245.

Management of endangered Asian primates in Singapore Zoo: Welfare, enrichment and conservation implications

Management of endangered Asian primates and its welfare implications are discussed.

Year Published: 2004Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Agoramoorthy, G., Alagappasamy, S. 2004. Management of endangered Asian primates in Singapore Zoo: Welfare, enrichment and conservation implications. Folia Primatologica 75(Supplement 1), 214. (Primate Meeting Abstract)

Enrichment for owl monkeys: A discussion

We tried to provide different levels elevation, so the hammock hangs high in the cage and the nest box below it. They use their nest boxes often to hide in, as they are shy animals. But when they are just...

Year Published: 2004Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Owl Monkey

Citation: Abbuhl, L., Sorrells, A., Feurtado, M. 2004. Enrichment for owl monkeys: A discussion. Laboratory Primate Newsletter 43(2), 10.

Social status and mirror behaviour in Macaca arctoides

Seven of 10 males and 8 of 11 [group-housed] females approached the mirror. Only dominants showed glancing and use-to-locate behaviours.

Year Published: 2004Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Chiappa, P., Ortiz-Sanchez, V., Antonio-Garcis, J. 2004. Social status and mirror behaviour in Macaca arctoides. Folia Primatologica 75(Supplement 1), 364. (Primate Meeting Abstract)

What factors should determine cage sizes for primates in the laboratory?

The space must be useable with adequate furnishings and complexity to prevent psychological disturbances and to minimize stress.

Year Published: 2004Topics: HousingAnimal Type: Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Buchanan-Smith, H. M., Prescott, M. J., Cross, N. J. 2004. What factors should determine cage sizes for primates in the laboratory? Animal Welfare 13(S), 97-201.

Positive reinforcement training as a refinment for laboratory-housed primates

Year Published: 2004Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Buchanan-Smith, H. M., McKinley, J., Bowell, V. et al. 2004. Positive reinforcement training as a refinment for laboratory-housed primates. Folia Primatologica 75(Supplement 1), 131. (Primate Meeting Abstract)

Psychiatric treatment for great apes?

Year Published: 2004Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Brune, M., Brune Cohrs, U., McGrew, W. C. 2004. Psychiatric treatment for great apes? Science 306(5704), 2039.

Solutions for research chimpanzees

As one of humankind's closest animal relatives, the chimpanzee has proven to be a valuable but controversial research model. The author provides an overview of efforts to improve chimpanzee welfare, and describes a facility dedicated to providing lifelong care for...

Year Published: 2004Animal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Brent, L. 2004. Solutions for research chimpanzees. Lab Animal 33(1).