Nonhuman Primate

Beta-endorphin concentrations in cerebrospinal fluid of monkeys are influenced by grooming relationships

This report presents changes in the brain's opioid system contingent on grooming in monkeys.When isolated monkeys were permitted to interact in pairs, the most significant feature of their interaction was increased time spent grooming their partner. In all except one...

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

Citation: Keverne, E. B., Martensz, N. D., Tuite, B. 1989. Beta-endorphin concentrations in cerebrospinal fluid of monkeys are influenced by grooming relationships . Psychoneuroendocrinology 14(1-2), 155-161 .

Chimpanzees in captivity: Humane handling and breeding within the confines imposed by medical research and testing

The ultimate touchstone for the psychological well-being of chimpanzees should be the ability of formerly singly caged animals to integrate into social groups after release into a (simulated) free environment, such as man-made islands.

Year Published: 1989Animal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Moor-Jankowski, J., Mahoney, C. J. 1989. Chimpanzees in captivity: Humane handling and breeding within the confines imposed by medical research and testing. Journal of Medical Primatology 18, 1-26.

Gumnivory – Its significance and potential use in captive wildlife management

The Black-tailed marmoset refused her medication, even hidden in her favorite food times, but accepted it when it was mixed into the gum arabic solution and offered to her in the familiar syringe. .... The Golden-headed Lion tamarins stripped off...

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

Citation: Kelly, K., Miller, L., Newman, L. et al. 1989. Gumnivory - Its significance and potential use in captive wildlife management. American Zoo and Aquarium Association (AZA) Regional Conference Proceedings, 105-114.

The problem of foraging in captive callitrichid primates: Behavioral time budgets and foraging skills

The group-housed animals had to hang from above, or sit on the covered bowl to obtain raisins that were mixed with ground corn cob. The device reduced foraging yield and increased foraging effort to levels similar to those observed in...

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

Citation: Molzen, E. M. , French, J. A. 1989. The problem of foraging in captive callitrichid primates: Behavioral time budgets and foraging skills. In: Housing, Care and Psychological Wellbeing of Captive and Laboratory Primates. Segal, E. F. (ed), 89-101. Noyes Publications, Park Ridge, NJ.

Gorilla introductions

A well-tested introduction protocol is outlined step-by-step.

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

Citation: Jendry, C. 1989. Gorilla introductions. Gorilla Gazette 3(3), 5-6.

Functions and social consequences of infant-adult male interaction in a captive group of lowland gorillas (Gorilla gorilla gorilla)

Males expressed interest in and care giving toward the infant and used her as an object in excited display, and one male used her to tease her mother. The infant expressed interest in care seeking toward one male. Males interacted...

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

Citation: Mitchell, R. W. 1989. Functions and social consequences of infant-adult male interaction in a captive group of lowland gorillas (Gorilla gorilla gorilla). Zoo Biology 8, 125-137.

IPS International Guidelines for the acquisition, care and breeding of nonhuman primates

Illumination should be uniform and sufficient for adequate inspection of animals and safe working conditions for personnel, but not obtrusive to the well-being of the animals. p 12 Restraint procedures should be used only when less stressful alternatives are not...

Year Published: 1989Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate

Citation: International Primatological Society 1989. IPS International Guidelines for the acquisition, care and breeding of nonhuman primates. Primate Report 25, 3-27.

Environmental influences on reproduction and maternal behavior in captive gorillas: Results of a survey

There are factors in the physical environment that appear to influence tendency of mothers to abuse or neglect their infants. ... Opportunities for activity and play reduce stress and boredom, as do refuges for privacy. ... Generally, it seems that...

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

Citation: Miller-Schroeder, P. , Paterson, J. D. 1989. Environmental influences on reproduction and maternal behavior in captive gorillas: Results of a survey. In: Housing, Care and Psychological Wellbeing of Captive and Laboratory Primates. Segal, E. F. (ed), 389-415. Noyes Publications, Park Ridge, NJ.

Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986

Concise recommendations for the species-appropriate housing and handling of nonhuman primates. Experimental results may be influenced by environmental conditions. .... Unstable environmental conditions are likely to introduce avoidable variability into biological responses. To demonstrate any experimental response against such a...

Year Published: 1989Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Home Office 1989. Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986. Code of Practice for the Housing and Care of Animals Used in Scientific Procedures. Her Majesty's Stationery Office, London, UK.

Modification of stereotypic behavior in rhesus monkeys using videotapes, puzzlefeeders, and foraging boxes

Results of this study demonstrate that foraging boxes and puzzle feeders can reduce stereotypic behavior significantly [in single-housed subjects]. Audiovisual stimuli through videotapes were also useful environmental tools; however, some stereotypic behavior continued.

Year Published: 1989Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Meunier, L. D., Dukting, J. T., Landi, M. S. 1989. Modification of stereotypic behavior in rhesus monkeys using videotapes, puzzlefeeders, and foraging boxes. Laboratory Animal Science 39, 479 (Abstract).