Other Nonhuman Primate

Behavioral changes of a juvenile gorilla after a transfer to a more naturalistic environment

Coprophagy and regurgitation/reingestion were reduced in the juvenile [group-housed] gorilla in the larger and more natural environment.

Year Published: 1987Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Goerke, B., Fleming, L., Creel, M. 1987. Behavioral changes of a juvenile gorilla after a transfer to a more naturalistic environment. Zoo Biology 6, 283-295.

Environmental enrichment for captive primates and foxes

Some enrichment options for chimpanzees and orangutans are mentioned.

Year Published: 1987Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate, Other Animal, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Dow, S. M. 1987. Environmental enrichment for captive primates and foxes. Applied Animal Behaviour Science 18, 383-384 (Abstract).

Substrate use and locomotory behaviour in captive cotton-top tamarins (Saguinus oedipus)

Individual differences in substrate use revealed repeated locomotory patterns on preferred branches. The study of preference formation in tamarins via environmental sensory and perceptual cues may be a key to enriching captive environments.

Year Published: 1987Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Dolins, F., Chamove, A. S. 1987. Substrate use and locomotory behaviour in captive cotton-top tamarins (Saguinus oedipus). International Journal of Primatology 8, 548 (Abstract).

Training to enhance socialization and reproduction in drills

The females were trained to present to us by positioning their hindquarters right up to the fence. We then desensitized them to a smooth plastic syringe casing being inserted into the vagina. This behavior would allow frequent artificial insemination of...

Year Published: 1987Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Desmond, T., Laule, G. M., McNary, J. 1987. Training to enhance socialization and reproduction in drills. American Zoo and Aquarium Association (AZA) Regional Conference Proceedings, 352-358.

Tension regulation and nonreproductive function of sex in captive bonobos (Pan paniscus)

Sexual and affiliative behaviors were used to regulate social tensions.

Year Published: 1987Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: de Waal, F. B. M. 1987. Tension regulation and nonreproductive function of sex in captive bonobos (Pan paniscus). National Geographic Research 3, 316-335.

Urinary gonadotropin and estrogen excretion during the postpartum estrus, conception, and pregnancy in the cotton-top tamarin (Saguinus oedipus oedipus)

The results indicated that enrichment is more determinant than cage size, as more voles developed stereotypies in SB and BB than in SR and BR.

Year Published: 1987Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Ziegler, T. E., Bridson, W. E., Snowdon, C. T. et al. 1987. Urinary gonadotropin and estrogen excretion during the postpartum estrus, conception, and pregnancy in the cotton-top tamarin (Saguinus oedipus oedipus). American Journal of Primatology 12, 127-140.

Macaques and other old world simians

Valuable recommendations to select appropriate cage size and to avoid aggression in group-housing conditions. A number of guidelines [regarding cage size] have been published, but these give conflicting advice and appear to be based on current practice rather than an...

Year Published: 1987Animal Type: Baboon, Macaque, Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate, Vervet (African Green Monkey)

Citation: Whitney, R. A. , Wickings, E. J. 1987. Macaques and other old world simians. In: The UFAW Handbook on the Care and Management of Laboratory Animals, Sixth Edition . Poole, T. B. (ed), 599-627. Churchill Livingstone, New York, NY.

Post-occupancy evaluation in the zoo

We investigated the effects of translocating great apes from barren cages to innovative naturalistic habitats. ... For both gorillas and orangutans, the new environment had the effect of reducing the variety and frequency of aggressive interactions. ... In the complex...

Year Published: 1987Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Maple, T. L., Finlay, T. W. 1987. Post-occupancy evaluation in the zoo. Applied Animal Behaviour Science 18, 5-18.

Introduction of two young orangutans, Pongo pygmaeus, into an established family group

Successful re-introduction of two hand-reared young orangutans into a family group is described.

Year Published: 1988Topics: Social Housing & CompanionshipAnimal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Hamburger, L. 1988. Introduction of two young orangutans, Pongo pygmaeus, into an established family group. International Zoo Yearbook 27, 273-278.

Long term animal studies

In the interim holding facility the [guenons] animals spent [only] 2% of their time on the ground, 83% in the mid levels, and 15% climbing across the roof.

Year Published: 1989Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Bennett, C. L. , Davis, R. T. 1989. Long term animal studies. In: Housing, Care and Psychological Wellbeing of Captive and Laboratory Primates. Segal, E. F. (ed), 213-234. Noyes Publications, Park Ridge, NJ.