Nonhuman Primate

The social nature of primates

A discussion of the social nature of primates in relationship to psychological well-being. Physiological, immunological, and neurological measures collected on isolation-reared (and hence psychologically deviant) nonhuman primates might not be representative, and therefore might be suboptimal for the development of...

Year Published: 1991Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate

Citation: de Waal, F. B. M. 1991. The social nature of primates. In: Through the Looking Glass. Issues of Psychological Well-Being in Captive Nonhuman Primates. Novak, M. A. , Petto, A. J. (eds), 67-77. American Psychological Association, Washington DC.

Comparing the effectiveness of PVC swings versus PVC perches as environmental enrichment objects for caged female rhesus macaques

Single-housed subjects' preference for perches was probably related to the fact that perches, unlike swings, are fixed structures permitting continuous relaxed postures rather than short-term balancing. Moreover, perches, unlike swings, permit the animals to sit right in front of the...

Year Published: 1991Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Kopecky, J., Reinhardt, V. 1991. Comparing the effectiveness of PVC swings versus PVC perches as environmental enrichment objects for caged female rhesus macaques. Laboratory Primate Newsletter 30(2), 5-6.

Social pairing of longtailed macaques with preferred, nonpreferred, and randomly assigned cagemates

Pair formation technique is described. All 15 [female-female] pairs were sufficiently compatible that none had to be separated.

Year Published: 1991Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Crockett, C. M., Bowden, D. M., Bowers, C. L. et al. 1991. Social pairing of longtailed macaques with preferred, nonpreferred, and randomly assigned cagemates. American Journal of Primatology 24, 94-95 (Abstract).

Chimpanzee invent enrichment devices: A brief anecdotal report

Two young, single-housed chimpanzees created their own swings - one a spinning swing, the other a conventional swing - with strips of their blankets.

Year Published: 1991Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Kennedy, K. 1991. Chimpanzee invent enrichment devices: A brief anecdotal report. Laboratory Primate Newsletter 30(3), 15.

Influence of context on mounting and presenting among mature male Japanese macaques

Year Published: 1991Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Cordischi, C., Cozzolino, R., Aureli, F. et al. 1991. Influence of context on mounting and presenting among mature male Japanese macaques. Folia Primatologica 56(4), 211-213.

A unique housing system for rhesus macaques

From each bank of four dog cages, we removed the ceilings of the lower two cages, making a single housing unit for macaques. To each cage we added three resting perches, a climbing ladder, windows on both sides, and a...

Year Published: 1991Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Kaplan, M. L., Jobao, B. J. 1991. A unique housing system for rhesus macaques. Lab Animal 20(6), 48-50.

Monkey behavior and laboratory issues

Monkeys are socially complex creatures. When this aspect of their nature is accommodated in research settings, the benefit to science is a less stressed animal that provides meaningful scientific data. [p. 306]

Year Published: 1991Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Novak, M. A., Bayne, K. 1991. Monkey behavior and laboratory issues. Laboratory Animal Science 41(4), 306-307.

Ecological requirements of macaques

In captive colonies, social and rearing environments and modes of provisioning often depart significantly from those that occur in nature. Within limits, naturalistic patterns can serve as useful models for improving the quality of life for captive macaques.

Year Published: 1991Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Lindburg, D. G. 1991. Ecological requirements of macaques. Laboratory Animal Science 41(4), 315-322.

Social interaction in nonhuman primates: An underlying theme for primate research

With effective management strategies, it can be argued that the benefits of social housing exceed the disadvantages for most nonhuman primates and for the majority of primate species housed in laboratory settings. ... Different strategies will be required to promote...

Year Published: 1991Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Novak, M. A., Suomi, S. J. 1991. Social interaction in nonhuman primates: An underlying theme for primate research. Laboratory Animal Science 41, 308-314.

Mirrors as enrichment for captive chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes)

When the mirror gave subjects visual access to neighboring animals, sexual and agonistic behaviors increased, whereas play behavior decreased compared with when no mirror was present.

Year Published: 1991Animal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Lambeth, S. P., Bloomsmith, M. A. 1991. Mirrors as enrichment for captive chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes). American Journal of Primatology 24, 114 (Abstract).