Nonhuman Primate

Fluoxetine dose finding study for treatment of self-injurious behavior in Macaca mulatta

Based on clinical efficacy in the short-term treatment of self-injurious behavior in macaques, we performed a dose-finding study to establish optimal doses of fluoxetine (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor). The subjects were 11 male (aged 7 – 15 years) rhesus macaques...

Year Published: 2007Topics: Abnormal/Problematic BehaviorAnimal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Fontenot, M. B., Anderson, G. M. 2007. Fluoxetine dose finding study for treatment of self-injurious behavior in Macaca mulatta. American Journal of Primatology 69(S1), 48. (30th Meeting of the American Society of Primatologists Scientific Program, Abstract #38)

Promoting positive interactions between chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes) and caregivers

We tested our contention that when caregivers use chimpanzee behavior, more positive interactions result.

Year Published: 2007Animal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Jensvold, M. L. 2007. Promoting positive interactions between chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes) and caregivers. Laboratory Primate Newsletter 46(1), 1-4.

Social compatibility in a newly formed all-male group of white crowned mangabeys (Cercocebus atys lunulatus)

Surplus males in primate captive populations are a common problem for zoos. Some captive breeding programs promote all-male groups as an adequate option to house surplus males, but there have been few attempts to assess the feasibility of this management...

Year Published: 2007Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Fabregas, M., Guillen-Salazar, F. 2007. Social compatibility in a newly formed all-male group of white crowned mangabeys (Cercocebus atys lunulatus). Zoo Biology 26, 63-69.

Species-specific behaviors

The relationships between captive non-human primates and their caregivers are critical to animals welfare. One method to mitigate the potential negative effects and to promote positive relationships is for caregivers to employ species-specific behaviors in their interaction with their charges....

Year Published: 2007Animal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Jensvold, M. L. 2007. Species-specific behaviors. Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) Quarterly 56(2), 20.

A gorilla with friends

Year Published: 2007Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Evans, S. 2007. A gorilla with friends . Gorilla Gazette 20(1), 23-25.

Automation of enrichment for captive owl monkeys

Year Published: 2007Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Owl Monkey

Citation: Hoy, J., Murray, P., Tribe, A. et al. 2007. Automation of enrichment for captive owl monkeys . Australian Primatology 18(1), 21 (Abstract).

Social dynamics among male chimpanzees: Adaptive significance of male bonds (Pan troglodytes)

Year Published: 2007Animal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Duffy, K. G. 2007. Social dynamics among male chimpanzees: Adaptive significance of male bonds (Pan troglodytes). Dissertation Abstracts International A68(2), 216 (Abstract).

The effect of harp music on heart rate, mean blood pressure, respiratory rate, and body temperature in the African green monkey

The effectiveness of recorded harp music as a tool for relaxation for non-human primates is explored in this study. No statistical differences were noted in heart rate, mean blood pressure, respiratory rate, and body temperature between pre-exposure, exposure, and post-exposure...

Year Published: 2007Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Vervet (African Green Monkey)

Citation: Hinds, S. B., Raimond, S., Purcell, B. K. 2007. The effect of harp music on heart rate, mean blood pressure, respiratory rate, and body temperature in the African green monkey . Journal of Medical Primatology 36(2), 95-100.

A refinement of oral dosing in the common marmoset (Callithrix jacchus)

Flavor masks were employed to facilititate acceptance of dosing solutions.

Year Published: 2007Animal Type: Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Donnelly, M. J., Wickham, A., Kulick, A. et al. 2007. A refinement of oral dosing in the common marmoset (Callithrix jacchus) . American Association for Laboratory Animal Science [AALAS] Meeting Official Program, 45 (Abstract).

Self-injurious behavior in rhesus macaques: early history and present factors and the role of the serotonin system

Self-injurious behavior (SIB) is a problem of virtually all nonhuman primate research facilities. Its incidence varies between institutions and with the strictness of the criteria that are used. Nevertheless, it is widely agreed that several variables are important for determining...

Year Published: 2007Topics: Abnormal/Problematic BehaviorAnimal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Higley, J. D., Davis, E., Woodward, R. A. et al. 2007. Self-injurious behavior in rhesus macaques: early history and present factors and the role of the serotonin system. American Journal of Primatology 69(S1), 39. (30th Meeting of the American Society of Primatologists Scientific Program, Abstract #21)