Other Nonhuman Primate

Mental well-being in anthropoids

The most stimulating thing you can possibly add to the environment of a guenon is a conspecific. ... One of the tragedies of modern laboratory animal research has been the tendency to use hardware and isolation to solve research problems...

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

Citation: Bramblett, C. A. 1989. Mental well-being in anthropoids. In: Housing, Care and Psychological Wellbeing of Captive and Laboratory Primates. Segal, E. F. (ed), 1-11. Noyes Publications, Park Ridge, NJ.

A review of environmental enrichment strategies for singly-caged nonhuman primates

Comprehensive literature review dealing with the following topics: a) Group housing versus single housing; b) Enrichment strategies using inanimate objects; c) Socialization with conspecifics; d) Role of animal care staff.

Year Published: 1989Topics: Environmental Enrichment, Human-Animal Interaction, Social Housing & CompanionshipAnimal Type: Baboon, Capuchin, Chimpanzee, Lemur, Macaque, Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate, Owl Monkey, Squirrel Monkey, Vervet (African Green Monkey)

Citation: Fajzi, K., Reinhardt, V., Smith, M. D. 1989. A review of environmental enrichment strategies for singly-caged nonhuman primates. Lab Animal 18(2), 23-35.

Influence of people on the behavior of display primates

The aim of captive primates establishments must be to continue to explore ways to minimize the adverse consequences of primate-human contact.

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

Citation: Fa, J. E. 1989. Influence of people on the behavior of display primates. In: Housing, Care and Psychological Wellbeing of Captive and Laboratory Primates. Segal, E. F. (ed), 270-289. Noyes Publications, Park Ridge, NJ.

The psychological well-being of captive gorillas

The preceding discussion illustrates the usefulness of naturalistic observation for improving the well-being of captive nonhuman primates.

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

Citation: Nadler, R. D. 1989. The psychological well-being of captive gorillas. In: Housing, Care and Psychological Wellbeing of Captive and Laboratory Primates. Segal, E. F. (ed), 416-420. Noyes Publications, Park Ridge, NJ.

The problem of foraging in captive callitrichid primates: Behavioral time budgets and foraging skills

The group-housed animals had to hang from above, or sit on the covered bowl to obtain raisins that were mixed with ground corn cob. The device reduced foraging yield and increased foraging effort to levels similar to those observed in...

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

Citation: Molzen, E. M. , French, J. A. 1989. The problem of foraging in captive callitrichid primates: Behavioral time budgets and foraging skills. In: Housing, Care and Psychological Wellbeing of Captive and Laboratory Primates. Segal, E. F. (ed), 89-101. Noyes Publications, Park Ridge, NJ.

Functions and social consequences of infant-adult male interaction in a captive group of lowland gorillas (Gorilla gorilla gorilla)

Males expressed interest in and care giving toward the infant and used her as an object in excited display, and one male used her to tease her mother. The infant expressed interest in care seeking toward one male. Males interacted...

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

Citation: Mitchell, R. W. 1989. Functions and social consequences of infant-adult male interaction in a captive group of lowland gorillas (Gorilla gorilla gorilla). Zoo Biology 8, 125-137.

Environmental influences on reproduction and maternal behavior in captive gorillas: Results of a survey

There are factors in the physical environment that appear to influence tendency of mothers to abuse or neglect their infants. ... Opportunities for activity and play reduce stress and boredom, as do refuges for privacy. ... Generally, it seems that...

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

Citation: Miller-Schroeder, P. , Paterson, J. D. 1989. Environmental influences on reproduction and maternal behavior in captive gorillas: Results of a survey. In: Housing, Care and Psychological Wellbeing of Captive and Laboratory Primates. Segal, E. F. (ed), 389-415. Noyes Publications, Park Ridge, NJ.

Beta-endorphin concentrations in cerebrospinal fluid of monkeys are influenced by grooming relationships

This report presents changes in the brain's opioid system contingent on grooming in monkeys.When isolated monkeys were permitted to interact in pairs, the most significant feature of their interaction was increased time spent grooming their partner. In all except one...

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

Citation: Keverne, E. B., Martensz, N. D., Tuite, B. 1989. Beta-endorphin concentrations in cerebrospinal fluid of monkeys are influenced by grooming relationships . Psychoneuroendocrinology 14(1-2), 155-161 .

Gumnivory – Its significance and potential use in captive wildlife management

The Black-tailed marmoset refused her medication, even hidden in her favorite food times, but accepted it when it was mixed into the gum arabic solution and offered to her in the familiar syringe. .... The Golden-headed Lion tamarins stripped off...

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

Citation: Kelly, K., Miller, L., Newman, L. et al. 1989. Gumnivory - Its significance and potential use in captive wildlife management. American Zoo and Aquarium Association (AZA) Regional Conference Proceedings, 105-114.

Gorilla introductions

A well-tested introduction protocol is outlined step-by-step.

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

Citation: Jendry, C. 1989. Gorilla introductions. Gorilla Gazette 3(3), 5-6.