Other Nonhuman Primate

Serum prolactin concentrations in mangabey (Cercocebus atys lunulatus) and patas (Erythrocebus patas) monkeys in response to stress, ketamine, TRH, sulpiride and levodopa

Injection of ketamine resulted in a significant increase in serum prolactin. The stress related to the i.m. injection itself could have been the cause of this increase.

Year Published: 1981Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Aidara, D., Tahiri-Zagret, C., Robyn, C. 1981. Serum prolactin concentrations in mangabey (Cercocebus atys lunulatus) and patas (Erythrocebus patas) monkeys in response to stress, ketamine, TRH, sulpiride and levodopa. Journal of Reproduction and Fertility 62, 165-172 .

The feasability of improving the captive environments of the pongidae

Attention is focused on the possible association between low fertility in captive great apes and the absence of naturalistic features from captive habitats. ... Improvement of the captive environment is defined as the introduction of greater temporal variability that corresponds...

Year Published: 1982Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Dahl, J. F. 1982. The feasability of improving the captive environments of the pongidae. American Journal of Primatology 19(Supplement ), 77-85.

Deep woodchip litter: Hygiene, feeding, and behavioral enhancement in eight primate species

Sixty-seven animals from eight primate species were used to assess improved husbandry techniques. The presence of woodchips as a direct-contact litter decreased inactivity and fighting, and increased time spent on the ground. Placing food in the deep litter led to...

Year Published: 1982Topics: Environmental Enrichment, Housing, Husbandry & ManagementAnimal Type: Capuchin, Lemur, Macaque, Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate, Squirrel Monkey, Vervet (African Green Monkey)

Citation: Chamove, A. S., Anderson, J. R., Morgan-Jones, S. C. et al. 1982. Deep woodchip litter: Hygiene, feeding, and behavioral enhancement in eight primate species. International Journal for the Study of Animal Problems 3, 308-318.

Removal, early hand rearing, and successful reintroduction of an orangutan (Pongo pygmaeus abelii) to her mother

Successful re-introduction of a handreared orangutan to her mother is described.

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

Citation: Keiter, M. D., Reichard, T., Simmons, J. 1983. Removal, early hand rearing, and successful reintroduction of an orangutan (Pongo pygmaeus abelii) to her mother. Zoo Biology 2, 55-59.

Cage-size effect on locomotor, grooming and agonistic behaviors of the slow loris (Nycticebus coucang)

Results of the experiments in this study indicate that slow lorises kept in larger [furnished] cages will be more active than those housed in [furnished] cages approaching recommendations for size proposed by the U.S. National Research Council.

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

Citation: Daschbach, N. J., Schein, M. W., Haines, D. E. 1983. Cage-size effect on locomotor, grooming and agonistic behaviors of the slow loris (Nycticebus coucang). Applied Animal Behaviour Science 9, 317-330.

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.