Other Nonhuman Primate

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.

Gorillas down under

Group formation process of four adult subjects is described.

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

Citation: Weiher, U. G., Kidman, M. T. 1990. Gorillas down under. Proceedings: Columbus Zoo Gorilla Workshop, 162-186.

Training female lowland gorillas to urinate on request

This method facilitates daily urine collection and minimizes the amount of time each female is isolated from her social group. [Training protocol is described.]

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

Citation: Sunde, V. H., Sievert, J. L. 1990. Training female lowland gorillas to urinate on request. Proceedings: Columbus Zoo Gorilla Workshop, A-6.

The effects of temporary space reduction on lowland gorilla socialization

Successful integration protocols of juveniles and a mature female into established groups are clearly outlined. Reducing the enclosure size appears to have a number of benefits. The reduction in agonistic behaviour by all individuals, as well as the time needed...

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

Citation: Sutherland, R. 1990. The effects of temporary space reduction on lowland gorilla socialization. Proceedings: Columbus Zoo Gorilla Workshop, 151-160.

Behavioral enrichment of a group of captive gorillas: A quantitative study

Introduction of embedded foods [novel or preferred foods inside burlap bags and various paper and cardboard containers] resulted in decreases in regurgitation and reingestion, inactivity, and aggression, accompanied by increases in solitary and social play.

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

Citation: Woods, S. 1990. Behavioral enrichment of a group of captive gorillas: A quantitative study . Proceedings: Columbus Zoo Gorilla Workshop, 205-209.

Socialization of an adult male lowland gorilla (Gorilla gorilla gorilla)

The careful, successful group formation process of an adult male, an adult female, and a juvenile female gorilla is described.

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

Citation: Winslow, S., Ogden J. J., Maple, T. L. 1990. Socialization of an adult male lowland gorilla (Gorilla gorilla gorilla). Proceedings: Columbus Zoo Gorilla Workshop, 195-204.