Nonhuman Primate

Nylon balls re-visited

Approximately 10% of the [single-housed] monkeys in a room utilize the ball [Nylaball?] at any given time.

Year Published: 1989Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Bayne, K. 1989. Nylon balls re-visited. Laboratory Primate Newsletter 28(1), 5-6.

Functional aspects of reconciliation among captive long-tailed macaques (Macaca fascicularis)

After an agonistic conflict between two animals, they may exchange affiliative social contacts. The function of this reconciliation behavior is thought to be the repair of the social relationship between the two opponents. We examined the hypothesis that reconciliation is...

Year Published: 1989Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Aureli, F., Van Schaik, C. P., Van Hooff, J. A. R. A. M. 1989. Functional aspects of reconciliation among captive long-tailed macaques (Macaca fascicularis). American Journal of Primatology 19, 39-51.

New gorilla play yard

Species adequate inanimate enrichment for a pair of gorillas (Koko and Michael) is described.

Year Published: 1989Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Anonymous 1989. New gorilla play yard. Gorilla 12(2), 8-9.

The effects of brief manual restraint, prior conditioning and Ketamine sedation on luteinizing hormone and estradiol levels in the female Bolivian squirrel monkey

No effects of conditioning - daily manual restraint suitable for blood drawing - on estrogen levels were observed. Ketamine sedation appeared to elevate estrogen and LH levels in some animals, suggesting complex side effects that may interfere with studies of...

Year Published: 1988Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Squirrel Monkey

Citation: Yeoman, R. R., Williams, L. E., Hazelton, J. M. et al. 1988. The effects of brief manual restraint, prior conditioning and Ketamine sedation on luteinizing hormone and estradiol levels in the female Bolivian squirrel monkey. American Journal of Primatology 14, 454-455 (Abstract).

Effects of physical and chemical restraint on intravenous glucose tolerance test in crested black macaques (Macaca nigra)

Restrained monkeys appeared relaxed, but glucose clearance and insulin secretion were impaired and cortisol values increased.

Year Published: 1988Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Yasuda, M., Wolff, J., Howard, C. F. 1988. Effects of physical and chemical restraint on intravenous glucose tolerance test in crested black macaques (Macaca nigra). American Journal of Primatology 15, 171-180.

Aggression with mixed age-sex groups of Bolivian squirrel monkeys following single animal introductions and new group formations

When introducing new animals to an established group, the new animals should be unfamiliar with one another so as not to form competing 'teams'. Additions to groups should include enough animals so that aggression from the resident group will be...

Year Published: 1988Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Squirrel Monkey

Citation: Williams, L. E., Abee, C. R. 1988. Aggression with mixed age-sex groups of Bolivian squirrel monkeys following single animal introductions and new group formations. Zoo Biology 7, 139-145.

Long-term effects of a natural foraging task on aggression and stereotypies in socially housed pigtail macaques

A supplementary feeding of approximately one cup of sunflower seeds were dispersed throughout the cage in the woodchip bedding in the middle of the afternoons, 4-6 hours after the group was fed their daily ration of chow and fruit. ......

Year Published: 1989Topics: Abnormal/Problematic Behavior, Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Boccia, M. L. 1989. Long-term effects of a natural foraging task on aggression and stereotypies in socially housed pigtail macaques. Laboratory Primate Newsletter 28(2), 18-19.

Comparison of the physical characteristics of grooming in two species of macaques (Macaca nemestrina and M

Author examined social grooming in groups of bonnet and pigtail macaques to test hypothesis that the physical aspects of grooming (body sites, postures, methods) evolved in more aggressive species of primates to serve social functions (proximity maintenance and tension reduction)....

Year Published: 1989Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Boccia, M. L. 1989. Comparison of the physical characteristics of grooming in two species of macaques (Macaca nemestrina and M. radiata). Journal of Comparative Psychology 103(2), 177-183.

Interaction between adult male and immature captive chimpanzees: Implications for housing chimpanzees

These observations suggest that captive adult male chimpanzees have the potential to develop affiliative relationships with immature conspecifics. Housing adult males in groups along with infants may be an important way of increasing the social complexity of the males' environments.

Year Published: 1989Animal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Bloomsmith, M. A. 1989. Interaction between adult male and immature captive chimpanzees: Implications for housing chimpanzees. American Journal of Primatology 19(Supplement ), 93-99.

Lion-Tailed Macaque Environmental Enrichment (Videotape Without Commentary)

Group-housed animals interacting with commercial and custom-made inanimate enrichment devices are shown.

Year Published: 1989Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Clarke, A. S. 1989. Lion-Tailed Macaque Environmental Enrichment (Videotape Without Commentary). University of Wisconsin, Department of Psychology.Available on loan from Animal Care Audio-Visual Materials, WRPRC, 1220 Capitol Court, Madison, WI 53715, USA, Madison, WI.