Nonhuman Primate

The form and function of social bonds among wild male chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes schweinfurthii) in the Kibale National Park, Uganda

Year Published: 2006Topics: Natural Behavior, Social Housing & CompanionshipAnimal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Duffy, K. G. 2006. The form and function of social bonds among wild male chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes schweinfurthii) in the Kibale National Park, Uganda. International Journal of Primatology 27(Supplement), 533.

Study into natural behaviours of captive ruffed lemurs (Varecia variegata) in semi-free ranging enclosures

Year Published: 2006Animal Type: Lemur, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Downs, S. 2006. Study into natural behaviours of captive ruffed lemurs (Varecia variegata) in semi-free ranging enclosures. Canopy 4(2), 19.

Self-injurious behavior in human and non-human primates

Despite the difficulties of drawing inferences from different species, a review of the experimental data on non-human primate self-injury may give researchers fresh insights into the elusive nature of human self-injury. This article highlights the research and theoretical material pertaining...

Year Published: 2006Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Dellinger-Ness, L. A., Handler, L. 2006. Self-injurious behavior in human and non-human primates. Clinical Psychology Review 26, 503-514.

Hair loss and replacement cycles in socially housed, pregnant, rhesus macaques

Our study investigated a group of socially housed rhesus macaques, housed in an indoor/outdoor run consisting of 2 males and approximately 10 to 13 breeding females. These animals were photographed at monthly intervals over a 3 year period (2003-2006). Photos...

Year Published: 2006Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Davis, E. B., Suomi, S. J. 2006. Hair loss and replacement cycles in socially housed, pregnant, rhesus macaques. American Journal of Primatology 68(Supplement ), 58 (Abstract).

More fun with a barrel full of monkeys: A nonhuman primate swing made by recycling plastic barrels

The NIH Shared Animal Facilities' enrichment program has developed a primate swing created from recycling our discarded plastic 30- and 55-gallon detergent barrels. These swings are easy to construct and are effective in increasing our animals' behavioral repertoires. Additionally, these...

Year Published: 2006Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Davis, E. 2006. More fun with a barrel full of monkeys: A nonhuman primat swing made by recycling plastic barrels. Laboratory Primate Newsletter 45(3), 9-11.

Analysis of endogenous cortisol concentrations in the hair of rhesus macaques

We describe the development and validation of a simple procedure for measuring cortisol concentrations in the hair of rhesus macaques. Our results confirm the specificity of the procedure for cortisol, show that proximal and distal segments of hair do not...

Year Published: 2006Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Davenport, M. D., Tiefenbacher, S., Lutz, C. K. et al. 2006. Analysis of endogenous cortisol concentrations in the hair of rhesus macaques. General and Comparative Endocrinology 147(3), 255-261.

Sex and age predictors of compatibility in grooming-contact caging vary by species of laboratory monkey

Adult rhesus pairs were significantly less likely to be fully compatible (16%) than adult baboon pairs (64%), adult pig-tailed pairs (51%) and adult long-tailed pairs (67%). Our results indicate that male-male pairs can be fully compatible and should not be...

Year Published: 2006Animal Type: Baboon, Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Crockett, C. M., Lee, G. H., Thom, J. P. 2006. Sex and age predictors of compatibility in grooming-contact caging vary by species of laboratory monkey. International Journal of Primatology 27(Supplement), 417.

Reconciliation and consolation in captive western gorillas

We studied post-aggression mechanisms in a captive group of western gorillas (Apenheul Primate Park, The Netherlands) and compared them with those of wild mountain gorillas (Gorilla beringei). We found the same trend for reconciliation that wild mountain gorillas show: reconciliation...

Year Published: 2006Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Cordoni, G., Palagi, E., Tarli, S. B. 2006. Reconciliation and consolation in captive western gorillas. International Journal of Primatology 27, 1365-1382.

Review of the use of herb gardens and medicinal plants in primate exhibits in zoos

Year Published: 2006Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Cousins, D. 2006. Review of the use of herb gardens and medicinal plants in primate exhibits in zoos. International Zoo Yearbook 40, 341-350.

Animal behavior research findings facilitate comprehensive captive animal care: The birth of behavioral management

Behavioral management addresses questions about animal behavior as a critical and integral component of the overall health and well-being of these animals.

Year Published: 2006Topics: Natural BehaviorAnimal Type: All/General, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Weed, J. L., O'Neill-Wagner, P. L. 2006. Animal behavior research findings facilitate comprehensive captive animal care: The birth of behavioral management. Environmental Enrichment for Nonhuman Primates. AWIC Resource series., 6.