Other Nonhuman Primate

Psychological well-being of primates in captivity

Recent amendments to the Animal Welfare Act will, upon taking effect, require that researchers who maintain nonhuman primates in captivity house their animals in such a way as to “promote their psychological well-being.” Unfortunately, no consensus presently exists in terms...

Year Published: 1989Topics: Regulations & Ethical ReviewAnimal Type: Baboon, Capuchin, Chimpanzee, Lemur, Macaque, Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate, Owl Monkey, Squirrel Monkey, Vervet (African Green Monkey)

Citation: Novak, M. A., Suomi, S. J. 1989. Psychological well-being of primates in captivity. ILAR Journal 31(3), 5-15.

The introduction of two adult gorillas (Gorilla g. graueri) into a group

The partly successful integration procedure of an adult female and an adult male gorilla to a group of one male and two females is described.

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

Citation: Van Elsacker, L. 1989. The introduction of two adult gorillas (Gorilla g. graueri) into a group. Gorilla Gazette 3(2), 7.

Langur monkeys (Presbytis entellus) in captivity

A langur-appropriate enrichment program for group-housed animals is described. Although the stress produced by catching a group member may be substantial, it can be minimized with some thoughtful cage designs. ... It is necessary to train the animals to move...

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

Citation: Taff, M. A. , Dolhinow, P. 1989. Langur monkeys (Presbytis entellus) in captivity. In: Housing, Care and Psychological Wellbeing of Captive and Laboratory Primates. Segal, E. F. (ed), 291-304. Noyes Publications, Park Ridge, NJ.

Psychological well-being of captive primates: General considerations and examples from callitrichids

In this chapter we raise some general considerations and criteria for developing and evaluating humane environments for captive primates, emphasizing some specific solutions that we have developed to deal with both physical and psychological needs in primates, particularly in Callitrichids....

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

Citation: Snowdon, C. T. , Savage, A. 1989. Psychological well-being of captive primates: General considerations and examples from callitrichids. In: Housing, Care and Psychological Wellbeing of Captive and Laboratory Primates. Segal, E. F. (ed), 75-88. Noyes Publications, Park Ridge, NJ.

Notes on the introduction of an aggressive male gorilla at the Los Angeles Zoo

The integration of a conspicuously aggressive adult gorilla into an established group of young animals plus one adult female is described. The introduction took close to two years and lots of patience and effort. The end result proved that is...

Year Published: 1990Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Chatfield, J. J. 1990. Notes on the introduction of an aggressive male gorilla at the Los Angeles Zoo. Proceedings: Columbus Zoo Gorilla Workshop, 2-4.

Are alarming events good for captive monkeys?

To evaluate a hypothesis suggesting that brief arousal may be beneficial to laboratory animals, 39 cotton-top tamarins living in four families were observed following stimulating husbandry procedures [capture, birds passing overhead]. Arousal led to an improvement in behaviour (i.e., decrease...

Year Published: 1990Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Chamove, A. S., Moodie, E. M. 1990. Are alarming events good for captive monkeys? Applied Animal Behaviour Science 27, 169-176.

Objective criteria of enrichment

39 cotton-top tamarins living in four families were observed following stimulating husbandry procedures [capture, birds passing overhead]. Arousal led to an improvement in behaviour (i.e., decrease in activity and an increase in affiliation) during the remainder of the day.

Year Published: 1990Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Chamove, A. S., Moodie, E. M. 1990. Objective criteria of enrichment. Congress of the International Primatological Society, NGY19.

Introducing Killa-Killa

The successful introduction procedure of an adult female to a group of two adult females and one adult male gorilla is described in detail.

Year Published: 1990Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Catlow, G. 1990. Introducing Killa-Killa. Gorilla Gazette 4(1), 8-10.

The effects of separation from and subsequent reintroduction to an established group on a primiparous female lowland gorilla

Isolating a gorilla mother from her cagemates at the time of parturition can lead to abusive behavior directed towards the infant .... Social isolation is detrimental to the well-being of both mother and infant, and should be avoided as a...

Year Published: 1990Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Cole, M. 1990. The effects of separation from and subsequent reintroduction to an established group on a primiparous female lowland gorilla. Proceedings: Columbus Zoo Gorilla Workshop, 16-26.

Interspecies communication for gorilla enrichment and research

Communication between different species may provide a useful mode of environmental enrichment.

Year Published: 1990Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Cohn, R. H. 1990. Interspecies communication for gorilla enrichment and research. Proceedings: Columbus Zoo Gorilla Workshop, 8-15.