Nonhuman Primate

Enrichment, rehabilitation and release of chimpanzees used in biomedical research

The main factors that we believe account for the relative psychological health of Vilab II chimpanzees [New York Blood Center's Laboratory in Liberia] ... are: avoidance of solitary housing and rapid re-socialization and rehabilitation, a caring staff that genuinely like...

Year Published: 1990Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Prince, A. M., Brotman, B., Garnham, B. et al. 1990. Enrichment, rehabilitation and release of chimpanzees used in biomedical research. Lab Animal 19(5), 28,29 & 32-37.

Gorilla husbandry/enrichment at the Dallas Zoo

Unintrusive husbandry techniques during cleaning and feeding, such as shifting animals, allow keepers to easily incorporate environmental enrichment components during their normal routine. To create a stimulating and diverse environment, keepers supply simple, economic [unspecified] items which allow the gorillas...

Year Published: 1990Topics: Environmental Enrichment, Husbandry & ManagementAnimal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Stevens, A. 1990. Gorilla husbandry/enrichment at the Dallas Zoo. Proceedings: Columbus Zoo Gorilla Workshop, A-5 (Abstract).

Hand-rearing and reintroducing gorillas at the St. Louis Zoo: Philosophy, practice and problems

This paper details our hand-rearing/reintroduction procedures including our successes and failures.

Year Published: 1990Topics: Rearing & WeaningAnimal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Porton, I. 1990. Hand-rearing and reintroducing gorillas at the St. Louis Zoo: Philosophy, practice and problems. Proceedings: Columbus Zoo Gorilla Workshop, 133 (Abstract).

Establishment of a mixed species exhibit consisting of gorillas (Gorilla gorilla gorilla), and colobus monkeys, (Colobus guereza)

In an effort to improve the environments for both the colobus [family of three] and one of the lone male gorillas, we began the process of establishing the four individuals into one exhibit. ... There was no interaction observed between...

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

Citation: Shumaker, R. W. 1990. Establishment of a mixed species exhibit consisting of gorillas (Gorilla gorilla gorilla), and colobus monkeys, (Colobus guereza). Proceedings: Columbus Zoo Gorilla Workshop, 138-140.

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).