Other Nonhuman Primate

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.

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.