Nonhuman Primate

The effect of pair housing on the aye-aye (Daubentonia madagascariensis)

Aye-ayes (Daubentonia madagascariensis) are thought to be solitary animals and are often housed alone in captivity. However, for all primates sociality is known to play a major role in psychological well-being. Captive animals can develop psychological issues related to conditions...

Year Published: 2014Topics: Social Housing & CompanionshipAnimal Type: Lemur, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: McCrossin, F. G. 2014. The effect of pair housing on the aye-aye (Daubentonia madagascariensis). American Journal of Primatology 76(S1), 54. (37th Meeting of the American Society of Primatologists Scientific Program, Abstract #52)

The longevity of a nonhuman primate social housing strategy: A review of group housing for rhesus male macaques maintained on active protocols in biomedical research

Regulatory mandates promoting the psychologic wellbeing and addressing the social needs of nonhuman primates have been well described. In response to these directives, in 1992, we initially reported a successful group housing strategy for instrumented rhesus macaques accessed routinely for...

Year Published: 2014Topics: Social Housing & CompanionshipAnimal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: McCully, C. L., MacAllister, R. P., Smedley, J. et al. 2014. The longevity of a nonhuman primate social housing strategy: A review of group housing for rhesus male macaques maintained on active protocols in biomedical research. American Association for Laboratory Animal Science [AALAS] Meeting Official Program, 566-567 (Abstract #PS67).

Abnormal behavior and associated risk factors in captive baboons (Papio hamadryas spp

Abnormal behavior, ranging from motor stereotypies to self‐injurious behavior, has been documented in captive nonhuman primates, with risk factors including nursery rearing, single housing, and veterinary procedures. Much of this research has focused on macaque monkeys; less is known about...

Year Published: 2014Topics: Abnormal/Problematic Behavior, Biological Sampling & Physiological Measurement, Social Housing & CompanionshipAnimal Type: Baboon, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Lutz, C. K., Williams, P. C., Sharp, R. M. 2014. Abnormal behavior and associated risk factors in captive baboons (Papio hamadryas spp.). American Journal of Primatology 76(4), 355-361.

A pilot study on the effects of a change in behavioural management on the behaviour of captive chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes)

The debate on the use of chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes) in biomedical research has been ongoing for several years now. In 2012, the decision was made to retire a large number of laboratory chimpanzees in the United States of America. Relocation...

Year Published: 2014Topics: Relocation & TransportAnimal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Kranendonk, G., Schippers, E. P. 2014. A pilot study on the effects of a change in behavioural management on the behaviour of captive chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes). Applied Animal Behaviour Science 160, 127-137.

Mirrors and stainless steel balls for macaques: A discussion

I received the steel balls from Bio-Serve a few days ago; WOW what an awesome toy for the macaques! They absolutely love playing with them. The individual in these photos is Eve, a young adult cyno. She carries the ball...

Year Published: 2014Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Hoffman, H., Green, J., Deutsch, J. et al. 2014. Mirrors and stainless steel balls for macaques: A discussion. Enrichment Record 19, 22-25.

Behavioral management approach to facilitate use of pen-housed nonhuman primates for toxicology studies

Housing laboratory primates in large pens can improve welfare by providing ample opportunity to express normal social and locomotor behaviors. This type of housing, however, can present great challenges in terms of manipulating animals for study procedures. The use of...

Year Published: 2014Topics: Animal Training, Housing, Natural BehaviorAnimal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Strittmatter, R. R., Ferraro, A., Tiano, D. 2014. Behavioral management approach to facilitate use of pen-housed nonhuman primates for toxicology studies. American Association for Laboratory Animal Science [AALAS] Meeting Official Program, 539 (Abstract #PS53).

Using porches to decrease feces painting in rhesus macaques (Macaca mulatta)

The goal of this project was to evaluate the efficacy of a porch in decreasing feces painting in captive rhesus macaques. The porch is a small extension that is hung on the outside of a monkey's primary home cage. Porches...

Year Published: 2014Topics: Abnormal/Problematic Behavior, Environmental Enrichment, HousingAnimal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Gottlieb, D. H., O'Connor, J. R., Coleman, K. 2014. Using porches to decrease feces painting in rhesus macaques (Macaca mulatta). JAALAS 53(6), 653-656.

NHP wire biscuit feeder

This apparatus is used for single-housed baboons of all ages. The device is a wire suet feeder used for birds and squirrels. It can be purchased from Walmart, Home Depot, etc. There are many sizes and shapes, and the cost...

Year Published: 2014Topics: Environmental Enrichment, Husbandry & ManagementAnimal Type: Baboon, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Stevens, T. 2014. NHP wire biscuit feeder. Enrichment Record Dec 2, 2014 (online publication).

Abnormal behaviour in captive sooty mangabeys

The influence of several factors on abnormal behaviour was investigated in 46 singly housed sooty mangabeys (Cercocebus atys) (eight nursery-reared, 38 mother-reared), including self-injurious, self-directed, stereotypic locomotion, and faeces/urine-related behaviours (SIB, SDB, SL, FUR, respectively). An analysis of behavioural assessments...

Year Published: 2014Topics: Abnormal/Problematic Behavior, Rearing & Weaning, Social Housing & CompanionshipAnimal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Crast, J., Bloomsmith, M. A., Perlman, J. E. et al. 2014. Abnormal behaviour in captive sooty mangabeys. Animal Welfare 23(2), 167-177.

Peanut butter/banana feeder

This device takes only a few minutes to make. 1. Start with a short piece of PVC pipe. 2. Drill a hole through both sides of the top and bottom. 3. Insert a stainless bolt with lock nut through top...

Year Published: 2014Topics: Environmental Enrichment, Husbandry & ManagementAnimal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Schultz, P. 2014. Peanut butter/banana feeder. Enrichment Record Oct 16, 2014 (online publication).