Nonhuman Primate

Gorillas down under

Group formation process of four adult subjects is described.

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

Citation: Weiher, U. G., Kidman, M. T. 1990. Gorillas down under. Proceedings: Columbus Zoo Gorilla Workshop, 162-186.

Provision of manipulable objects to cynomolgus macaques promotes species-typical behavior

A different pet toy was provided to each [single-caged] monkey during six weeks. Self-directed abnormal behavior was reduced or eliminated in all subjects in the presence of objects but increased after removal of the toys.

Year Published: 1990Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Weld, K. P., Erwin, J. 1990. Provision of manipulable objects to cynomolgus macaques promotes species-typical behavior. American Journal of Primatology 20, 243 (Abstract).

Coated nuts as an enrichment device to elicit tool use in tufted capuchins (Cebus apella)

Coated nuts can provide these primates with stimuli that elicit interesting and natural behavior patterns.

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

Citation: Visalberghi, E., Vitale, A. F. 1990. Coated nuts as an enrichment device to elicit tool use in tufted capuchins (Cebus apella). Zoo Biology 9, 65-71.

New methodology for measuring blood pressure in awake baboons with use of behavioral training techniques

Training protocols are described to ensure cooperation of 10 single-housed baboons during blood pressure measurement in the homecage.

Year Published: 1990Topics: Animal Training, Biological Sampling & Physiological MeasurementAnimal Type: Baboon, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Turkkan, J. S. 1990. New methodology for measuring blood pressure in awake baboons with use of behavioral training techniques. Journal of Medical Primatology 19, 455-466.

Environmental Enrichment (Videotape With Commentary)

A demonstration of some feeding enrichment possibilities for various zoo animals, including marmosets.

Year Published: 1990Animal Type: All/General, Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: UFAW [Universities Federation for Animal Welfare] 1990. Environmental Enrichment (Videotape With Commentary) . Countywise Communication.Available on loan from Animal Care Audio-Visual Materials, WRPRC, 1220 Capitol Court, Madison, WI 53715, USA, Potters Bar, UK.

Xenospecific enrichment at the Primate Research Institute

Nursery reared, single-housed and group-housed chimpanzees were exposed to a puppy after careful prior familiarization. ... The complete physical introduction [with single-caged subject] initially resulted in tugs-of-war over toys and blankets. The chimpanzee would alternately grimace, whimper-woo, or initiate play...

Year Published: 1990Topics: Social Housing & CompanionshipAnimal Type: Chimpanzee, Dog, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Struthers, E. J., Rodriguez, P., Cooper, P. et al. 1990. Xenospecific enrichment at the Primate Research Institute. Laboratory Primate Newsletter 29(2), 14-15.

Training female lowland gorillas to urinate on request

This method facilitates daily urine collection and minimizes the amount of time each female is isolated from her social group. [Training protocol is described.]

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

Citation: Sunde, V. H., Sievert, J. L. 1990. Training female lowland gorillas to urinate on request. Proceedings: Columbus Zoo Gorilla Workshop, A-6.

The effects of temporary space reduction on lowland gorilla socialization

Successful integration protocols of juveniles and a mature female into established groups are clearly outlined. Reducing the enclosure size appears to have a number of benefits. The reduction in agonistic behaviour by all individuals, as well as the time needed...

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

Citation: Sutherland, R. 1990. The effects of temporary space reduction on lowland gorilla socialization. Proceedings: Columbus Zoo Gorilla Workshop, 151-160.

A prototype rhesus cage to satisfy the needs of the Home Office, research, the animal technician and most importantly the monkey.

The design of this [prototype] cage and the lessons we have learned will enable us to improve on present facilities and, it is anticipated, to help relieve the stress and boredom which so often occurs when primates are kept in...

Year Published: 1991Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Applebee, K. A., Marshall, P. E., McNab, A. M. 1991 . A prototype rhesus cage to satisfy the needs of the Home Office, research, the animal technician and most importantly the monkey. Animal Technology 42, 23-38.

The psychological well-being of primates

All our experience, presently being confirmed by the research of Dr. Eaton, tells us that the best we can give the monkeys to enrich their environment is not an artificial branch or plastic toy, but a friend , according to...

Year Published: 1991Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Anonymous 1991. The psychological well-being of primates. Primate News 25(Fall), 3-5.