Other Nonhuman Primate

Influence of age, sex, and caging on joint mobility in the patas monkey

Living in small cages lead to the development of conspicuous changes in joint mobility.

Year Published: 1983Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Turnquist, J. 1983. Influence of age, sex, and caging on joint mobility in the patas monkey. American Journal of Physical Anthropology 61, 211-220.

The influence of the zoo environment on social behavior of groups of cotton-topped tamarins (Saguinus oedipus oedipus)

The data collected in this study indicate that the zoo environment leads to a decrease in social behavior both between adults and between adults and young, with increased parent-young aggression and reduced play and mounting behavior. ... The environment of...

Year Published: 1984Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Glatston, A. R., Geilvoet-Soeteman, E., Hora-Pecek, E. et al. 1984. The influence of the zoo environment on social behavior of groups of cotton-topped tamarins (Saguinus oedipus oedipus). Zoo Biology 3, 241-253.

Infant-use by male gelada in agonistic contexts: agonistic buffering, progeny protection or soliciting support?

Two alternative theories have been proposed to explain why some male primates carry infants during agonistic encounters with other males. The first (agonistic buffering) suggests that males carry the infants of higher ranking opponents in order to defuse the latter's...

Year Published: 1984Animal Type: Baboon, Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Dunbar, R. I. M. 1984. Infant-use by male gelada in agonistic contexts: agonistic buffering, progeny protection or soliciting support? Primates 25, 28-35.

Regurgitation/reingestion and coprophagy in captive gorillas

Coprophagy and regurgitation/reingestion behaviors are so prevalent in captive gorillas because they are by nature foraging creatures. These behavior patterns may therefore be identified as coping strategies. When zoo habitats provide adequate sources of stimulation, coprophagy and regurgitation/reingestion should be...

Year Published: 1985Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Akers, J. S., Schildkraut, D. S. 1985. Regurgitation/reingestion and coprophagy in captive gorillas. Zoo Biology 4, 99-109.

Orangutans’ color preference for food items

The juveniles' consumption of chow increased when offered colored [red, green, blue, orange] chow. One juvenile showed a significant preference for red monkey chow.

Year Published: 1985Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Barbiers, R. B. 1985. Orangutans' color preference for food items. Zoo Biology 4, 287-290.

Passive joint mobility in patas monkeys: Rehabilitation of caged animals after release into a free-ranging environment

Housing in small cages had detrimental effects on joint mobility, which could be reversed by releasing the animals into a free-ranging environment.

Year Published: 1985Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Turnquist, J. 1985. Passive joint mobility in patas monkeys: Rehabilitation of caged animals after release into a free-ranging environment. American Journal of Physical Anthropology 67, 1-6.

Increasing activity in captive orangutans: Provision of manipulable and edible materials

The gross motor activity of [group-housed] captive orangutans increased with the provision of manipulable and edible materials.

Year Published: 1985Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Tripp, J. K. 1985. Increasing activity in captive orangutans: Provision of manipulable and edible materials. Zoo Biology 4, 225-234.

A breeding colony of cotton-top tamarins (Saguinus oedipus)

A breeding colony of cotton-top tamarins is described where 91% of the breeding females are from the first and second laboratory-born generations, and whose infants have a one year survival rate of 62%. Mortality is greatest in the first week...

Year Published: 1985Topics: ReproductionAnimal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Snowdon, C. T., Savage, A., McConnell, P. B. 1985. A breeding colony of cotton-top tamarins (Saguinus oedipus). Laboratory Animal Science 35, 477-480.

Integration of hand-reared gorilla infants in a group

Zoo-born gorilla infants could best be introduced into a group when about 1.5 to 2 years old; when younger or older, social integration becomes more difficult. An introduction to adult females in a small cage until strong social relations are...

Year Published: 1985Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Meder, A. 1985. Integration of hand-reared gorilla infants in a group. Zoo Biology 4, 1-12.

Regurgitation in gorillas: possible model for human eating disorders (rumination/bulimia)

Regurgitation and reingestion behavior in gorillas is compared with two human disorders, rumination and bulimia. Eighty-four percent of captive gorillas that are more than 5 years old regurgitate and reingest. Comparisons are made on the basis of ontogeny, context, motor...

Year Published: 1986Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Gould, E., Bres, M. 1986. Regurgitation in gorillas: possible model for human eating disorders (rumination/bulimia). Journal of developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics 7, 314-319.