Other Nonhuman Primate

Are brief threating events beneficial for captive tamarins?

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: Moodie, E. M., Chamove, A. S. 1990. Are brief threating events beneficial for captive tamarins? Zoo Biology 9, 275-286.

Intragroup mother rearing and intergroup transfers at Apenheul

Species-adequate housing and management of gorilla groups is described.

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

Citation: Keizer, F. 1990. Intragroup mother rearing and intergroup transfers at Apenheul. Proceedings: Columbus Zoo Gorilla Workshop, 109-116.

Conspecific introduction, socialization, and attempts to breed a solitary-raised, silverback male gorilla

Even though the silverback Colossus had not had an opportunity to interact with any other gorilla since infancy, his introduction to the adult female conspecific Muke was very successful. The careful pair formation procedure is described.

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

Citation: Gould, J. E. 1990. Conspecific introduction, socialization, and attempts to breed a solitary-raised, silverback male gorilla. Proceedings: Columbus Zoo Gorilla Workshop, 56-79.

Effects of the addition of browse on the feeding behaviour (time budget and coprophagy) in captive bonobos

The addition of browse increased foraging time from 3 to 17% and resulted in a drastic decline in coprophagia.

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

Citation: Damen, F. 1990. Effects of the addition of browse on the feeding behaviour (time budget and coprophagy) in captive bonobos. Annual Conference of the International Union of Directors of Zoological Gardens oral presentation.

Gorilla husbandry/enrichment at the Dallas Zoo

Unintrusive husbandry techniques during cleaning and feeding, such as shifting animals, allow keepers to easily incorporate environmental enrichment components during their normal routine. To create a stimulating and diverse environment, keepers supply simple, economic [unspecified] items which allow the gorillas...

Year Published: 1990Topics: Environmental Enrichment, Husbandry & ManagementAnimal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Stevens, A. 1990. Gorilla husbandry/enrichment at the Dallas Zoo. Proceedings: Columbus Zoo Gorilla Workshop, A-5 (Abstract).

Establishment of a mixed species exhibit consisting of gorillas (Gorilla gorilla gorilla), and colobus monkeys, (Colobus guereza)

In an effort to improve the environments for both the colobus [family of three] and one of the lone male gorillas, we began the process of establishing the four individuals into one exhibit. ... There was no interaction observed between...

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

Citation: Shumaker, R. W. 1990. Establishment of a mixed species exhibit consisting of gorillas (Gorilla gorilla gorilla), and colobus monkeys, (Colobus guereza). Proceedings: Columbus Zoo Gorilla Workshop, 138-140.

Hand-rearing and reintroducing gorillas at the St. Louis Zoo: Philosophy, practice and problems

This paper details our hand-rearing/reintroduction procedures including our successes and failures.

Year Published: 1990Topics: Rearing & WeaningAnimal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Porton, I. 1990. Hand-rearing and reintroducing gorillas at the St. Louis Zoo: Philosophy, practice and problems. Proceedings: Columbus Zoo Gorilla Workshop, 133 (Abstract).

Preliminary results of the formation of an all male gorilla group at the St. Louis Zoo

The affiliative, agonistic and sexual behaviors exhibited by the males, lack of or development of social bonds and changes in behavior over time are discussed. [Group formation protocol is not outlined.]

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

Citation: Porton, I. 1990. Preliminary results of the formation of an all male gorilla group at the St. Louis Zoo. Proceedings: Columbus Zoo Gorilla Workshop, 134 (Abstract).

The use of operant conditioning in training husbandry behavior with captive exotic animals

Training technique is described to obtain a mandrill's cooperation during in-homecage blood collection and injection.

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

Citation: Priest, G. M. 1990. The use of operant conditioning in training husbandry behavior with captive exotic animals. Proceedings of the National American Association of Zoo Keepers Conference 16, 94-108.

A successful introduction: Behavioral enrichment and training at the Toledo Zoo

Benefits to be gained from the training were felt to include: better keeper/gorilla cooperation and trust, resulting in increased flexibility in moving the gorillas; encouragement of greater socialization in groups; better management for health and veterinary procedures; reduction in stress;...

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

Citation: Petiniot, C. M. 1990. A successful introduction: Behavioral enrichment and training at the Toledo Zoo. Proceedings: Columbus Zoo Gorilla Workshop, 129-132.