Nonhuman Primate

Preliminary results of the formation of an all male gorilla group at the St. Louis Zoo

The affiliative, agonistic and sexual behaviors exhibited by the males, lack of or development of social bonds and changes in behavior over time are discussed. [Group formation protocol is not outlined.]

Year Published: 1990Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Porton, I. 1990. Preliminary results of the formation of an all male gorilla group at the St. Louis Zoo. Proceedings: Columbus Zoo Gorilla Workshop, 134 (Abstract).

Training non-human primates – Meeting their behavioural needs

Principles of training strategies are discussed. Although I have not heard data to support the view, I am certain that animals who are experienced with humans, are easier to train.

Year Published: 1990Topics: Animal TrainingAnimal Type: Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Scott, L. 1990. Training non-human primates - Meeting their behavioural needs. In: Animal Training. UFAW [Universities Federation for Animal Welfare] . Universities Federation for Animal Welfare (UFAW) , Potters Bar, UK.

The use of operant conditioning in training husbandry behavior with captive exotic animals

Training technique is described to obtain a mandrill's cooperation during in-homecage blood collection and injection.

Year Published: 1990Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Priest, G. M. 1990. The use of operant conditioning in training husbandry behavior with captive exotic animals. Proceedings of the National American Association of Zoo Keepers Conference 16, 94-108.

Advances in the management of primates kept for biomedical research

Changes in the management of colonies of long-tailed macaques and common marmosets kept at the Royal College of Surgeons Research Establishment are outlined. These developments are discussed in the context of increasing concern over the need to house and manage...

Year Published: 1990Animal Type: Macaque, Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Sainsbury, A. W., Mew, J. A., Purton, P. et al. 1990. Advances in the management of primates kept for biomedical research. Animal Technology 41 , 87-101.

Environmental enrichment for marmosets

Marmosets are among the easiest of primates to provide with environmental enrichment. Like other higher primates, they need companionship, adequate space with incorporated complexity, some unpredictability in the environment, ways in which they can manipulate or control their environment.

Year Published: 1990Topics: Environmental Enrichment, Housing, Social Housing & CompanionshipAnimal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Poole, T. B. 1990. Environmental enrichment for marmosets. Animal Technology 41(2), 81-86.

Using computer games for environmental enrichment for rhesus monkeys in space flight and in the vivarium

It is proposed that a computer based food reward system resembling a computer game mimicas foraging that occurs in the wild, thus presumably relieving boredom.

Year Published: 1990Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Rosenberg, D. P., Berke, L. A., Williams, M. P. et al. 1990. Using computer games for environmental enrichment for rhesus monkeys in space flight and in the vivarium. Laboratory Animal Science 40, 548 (Abstract).

A successful introduction: Behavioral enrichment and training at the Toledo Zoo

Benefits to be gained from the training were felt to include: better keeper/gorilla cooperation and trust, resulting in increased flexibility in moving the gorillas; encouragement of greater socialization in groups; better management for health and veterinary procedures; reduction in stress;...

Year Published: 1990Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Petiniot, C. M. 1990. A successful introduction: Behavioral enrichment and training at the Toledo Zoo. Proceedings: Columbus Zoo Gorilla Workshop, 129-132.

Living continuously with a compatible companion is not a distressing experience for rhesus monkeys

Paired females had serum cortisol concentrations that did not differ from single-housed females. Dominant animals had cortisol concentrations that did not differ from those of their subordinate companions, indicating that neither dominant nor subordinate partners experienced social distress.

Year Published: 1990Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Reinhardt, V., Cowley, D., Scheffler, J. et al. 1990. Living continuously with a compatible companion is not a distressing experience for rhesus monkeys. Laboratory Primate Newsletter 29(2), 16-17.

Training for enrichment purposes

King also allows us to take nasal swabs with a Q-tip [and] listen to this heart beat with a stethoscope. [Training technique is not described.]

Year Published: 1990Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Paciulli, L. 1990. Training for enrichment purposes. American Society of Primatologists (APS) Bulletin September, 3-4.

Cortisol response of female rhesus monkeys to venipuncture in homecage versus venipuncture in restraint apparatus

All subjects were well habituated to blood collection, and it was not necessary to immobilize them; they readily presented a leg for venipuncture. In single monkeys venipunctured in the restraint apparatus, cortisol concentrations were on average 50% higher 15 minutes...

Year Published: 1990Topics: Biological Sampling & Physiological Measurement, RestraintAnimal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Reinhardt, V., Cowley, D., Scheffler, J. et al. 1990. Cortisol response of female rhesus monkeys to venipuncture in homecage versus venipuncture in restraint apparatus. Journal of Medical Primatology 19, 601-606.