Nonhuman Primate

Components of an animal training program at a large institution

The application of positive reinforcement training (PRT) has increased in zoological, laboratory, and research settings in recent years, however there is little literature pertaining to the development and implementation of such programs. Over the past year, Yerkes National Primate Research...

Year Published: 2007Topics: Animal TrainingAnimal Type: Baboon, Capuchin, Chimpanzee, Lemur, Macaque, Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate, Owl Monkey, Squirrel Monkey, Vervet (African Green Monkey)

Citation: McMillan, J. L., Perlman, J. E., Bloomsmith, M. A. 2007. Components of an animal training program at a large institution. American Journal of Primatology 69(S1), 117. (30th Meeting of the American Society of Primatologists Scientific Program, Abstract #177)

Rehabilitation of research chimpanzees: Stress and coping after long-term isolation

We report on the permanent retirement of chimpanzees from biomedical research and on resocialization after long-term social isolation. Our aim was to investigate to what extent behavioral and endocrine measures of stress in deprived laboratory chimpanzees can be improved by...

Year Published: 2007Animal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Reimers, M., Schwarzenberger, F., Preuschoft, S. 2007. Rehabilitation of research chimpanzees: Stress and coping after long-term isolation. Hormones and Behavior 51(3), 428-435.

Training laboratory-housed non-human primates, part I: a UK survey

Training using positive reinforcement is increasingly recognised as a valuable tool for the humane and effective management and use of laboratory-housed non-human primates. A survey was carried out on the use of training and other learning processes (socialisation, habituation and...

Year Published: 2007Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Prescott, M. J., Buchanan-Smith, H. M. 2007. Training laboratory-housed non-human primates, part I: a UK survey. Animal Welfare 16(1), 21-36.

Effects of short- and long-term changes in spatial density on the social behavior of captive chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes)

The purpose of this study was to test the conflict-avoidance and tension-reduction models by examining the effects of both short-term (1-2 days) and long-term (6 months) changes in spatial density on social behavior in 23 adult captive chimpanzees (6 males,...

Year Published: 2007Topics: Stocking DensityAnimal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Videan, E. N., Fritz, J. 2007. Effects of short- and long-term changes in spatial density on the social behavior of captive chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes). Applied Animal Behaviour Science 102(1-2), 95-105.

Orangutan enrichment: rope art

Year Published: 2007Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Pizzutto, C. S., Sgal, M. G. F. G., Prist, P. R. et al. 2007. Orangutan enrichment: rope art. Shape of Enrichment 16(3), 7.

Effects of two types and two genres of music on social behavior in captive chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes)

The purpose of this study was to test the effects of 2 different types (vocal versus instrumental) and 2 genres (classical vocal versus 'easy-listening' vocal) of music on social behavior in 31 female and 26 male chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes). Results...

Year Published: 2007Animal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Videan, E. N., Fritz, J., Howell, S. et al. 2007. Effects of two types and two genres of music on social behavior in captive chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes). Journal of the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science [Contemporary Topics in Laboratory Animal Science] 46(1), 66-70.

A note on indoor and outdoor housing preferences of common marmosets (Callithrix jacchus)

This study examined the preferences of six pairs of common marmosets (Callithrix jacchus) from the colony at the University of New England, Australia, between their home cage and either a large, enriched, indoor room or a smaller outdoor cage. When...

Year Published: 2007Animal Type: Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Pines, M. K., Kaplan, G., Rogers, L. J. 2007. A note on indoor and outdoor housing preferences of common marmosets (Callithrix jacchus). Applied Animal Behaviour Science 108(3-4), 348-353.

Positive reinforcement training to enhance the voluntary movement of group-housed sooty mangabeys (Cercocebus atys atys)

Over a 4-mo period we conducted 57 training sessions totaling 26.5 h of training. .. In the first 5 training sessions, 76% of the monkeys cooperated with the request to move; during the last 5 sessions, 86% cooperated, indicating some...

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

Citation: Veeder, C., McMillan, J. L., Perlman, J. E. et al. 2007. Positive reinforcement training to enhance the voluntary movement of group-housed sooty mangabeys (Cercocebus atys atys). American Association for Laboratory Animal Science [AALAS] Meeting Official Program, 26 (Abstract).

Preference for movies in an individual-caged Japanese macaque

A singly caged Japanese macaque made spontaneous touch responses toward a touch-sensitive monitor to play movies. The monkey selectively played human movies rather than conspesific, rhesus macaquue, and chimpanzee movies.

Year Published: 2007Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Ogura, T. a. U. Y. 2007. Preference for movies in an individual-caged Japanese macaque. Reichorui Kenkyu/Primate Research 23(Supplement), 4 (Abstract).

Attempting to reduce regurgitation and reingestion in a captive chimpanzee through increased feeding opportunities: a case study

Providing daily brows reduced regurgitation and reingestion in a chimpanzee unresponsive to previous dietary changes.

Year Published: 2007Animal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Struck, K., Videan, E. N., Fritz, J. et al. 2007. Attempting to reduce regurgitation and reingestion in a captive chimpanzee through increased feeding opportunities: a case study. Lab Animal 36(1), 35-38.