Nonhuman Primate

Situation and stimulus effect on stereotyped behaviors of chimpanzees

Stereotyped behaviors are present on many occasions, but observers have noted that they are particularly prevalent when some degree of 'tension' is presumably present. ... The level of stereotyped behaviors was highest in an enclosed cubicle. This effect was apparently...

Year Published: 1963Animal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Berkson, G., Mason, W. A., Saxon, S. U. 1963. Situation and stimulus effect on stereotyped behaviors of chimpanzees. Journal of Comparative and Physiological Psychology 56, 786-792.

Group formation by rhesus monkeys

Year Published: 1963Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Bernstein, I. S., Mason, W. A. 1963. Group formation by rhesus monkeys. Animal Behaviour 11, 28-31.

Factors influencing normal SGO-T levels in the rhesus monkey

There can be a rise in SGO-T [serum glutamic-oxalacetic transaminase] in monkeys due to nonspecific stresses such as fright, handling or clinical procedures.

Year Published: 1964Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Robinson, F. R., Gisler, D. B., Dixon, D. F. 1964. Factors influencing normal SGO-T levels in the rhesus monkey. Laboratory Animal Care [Laboratory Animal Science] 14, 275-282.

Communication in monkeys and apes

A clear description of functional analysis of nonhuman primate communicative behaviors. Looking away, or rather looking anywhere except toward the opponent, is a widespread sign of submission.

Year Published: 1965Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Marler, P. 1965. Communication in monkeys and apes. In: Primate Behavior. Field Studies of Monkeys and Apes . De Vore, I. (ed), 544-584. Holt, Rinehart and Winston, New York, NY.

The common langur of North India

Excellent overview of the species-typical behavior of wild langurs. The presence of suitable sleeping trees also affects langur group distribution more than does the edibility of the vegetation.

Year Published: 1965Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Jay, P. 1965. The common langur of North India. In: Primate Behavior - Field Studies of Monkeys and Apes. De Vore, I. (ed), 197-249. Holt, Rinehart and Winston, New York, NY.

Principles of public health importance in the management of a subhuman primate colony

Animals used in biomedical research should not be considered as mere animals but rather as standardized biological resarch tools.

Year Published: 1965Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Hummer, R. L. 1965. Principles of public health importance in the management of a subhuman primate colony. Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association 147, 1063-1067.

Baboon social behavior

Excellent overview of the species-typical behavior of wild baboons. Weaning takes place between the eleventh to fifteenth month.

Year Published: 1965Animal Type: Baboon, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Hall, K. R. L. , De Vore, I. 1965. Baboon social behavior. In: Primate Behavior - Field Studies of Monkeys and Apes. De Vore, I. (ed), 53-110. Holt, Rinehart and Winston, New York, NY.

Sensory stimulation and rhesus monkey activity

Increases in activity level accompany increased illumination in single-caged subjects

Year Published: 1965Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Draper, W. A. 1965. Sensory stimulation and rhesus monkey activity. Perceptual and Motor Skills 21, 319-322.

Primate Behavior – Field Studies of Monkeys and Apes: Baboon Ecology

Photograph documenting a group of baboons who has taken refuge from a lioness by climbing into the trees. These trees are smaller than those used for sleeping. ... The danger of predators sets limits on baboon day ranges and home...

Year Published: 1965Animal Type: Baboon, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: De Vore, I. , Hall, K. R. L. 1965. Baboon ecology. In: Primate Behavior - Field Studies of Monkeys and Apes. De Vore, I. (ed), 20-52. Holt, Rinehart and Winston, New York, NY.

A device to facilitate the restraint and handling of monkeys with minimal human contact

Demonstration of conventional restraint techniques.

Year Published: 1966Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Fielder, F. G., Casmer, C. J. 1966. A device to facilitate the restraint and handling of monkeys with minimal human contact. Laboratory Animal Science 16, 394-402.