Other Nonhuman Primate

The effects of environmental enrichment on a group of captive orang utans

A new enclosure was tested.

Year Published: 1994Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Munn, J. 1994. The effects of environmental enrichment on a group of captive orang utans. Australian Primatology 9(4), 6-7 (Abstract).

Lion-tamarin and marmoset enrichment at the National Zoo

As always, the key to successful enrichment is variety. Use a different device each day. Load it with different foods each time. Sometimes don't load it with anything at all! (It keeps them guessing.) Before you start, get a quantitative...

Year Published: 1994Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Miller, P. 1994. Lion-tamarin and marmoset enrichment at the National Zoo. In Touch 1(4), 5.

Small primate enrichment at the Calgary Zoo, part 3: patas and spider monkeys

Some feeding enrichment options are reported. Some animals leaped several feet to a fruit stuck on branches, even when fruit was freely available on the ground.

Year Published: 1994Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: McGivern, L. 1994. Small primate enrichment at the Calgary Zoo, part 3: patas and spider monkeys. The Shape of Enrichment 3(2), 8-9.

Enrichment for woolly monkeys

A pumpkin with the top cut off and several slits cut down the side provides hours of activity and seeds to eat. The first time the [group-housed] woolies saw a pumpkin or a sunflower head, they were frightened but quickly...

Year Published: 1994Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Logsdon, S. 1994. Enrichment for woolly monkeys. The Shape of Enrichment 3(1), 8.

A preliminary study of the effects of ecologically relevant sounds on the behaviour of captive lowland gorillas

Moderate levels of noise associated with captive animal housing, particularly intermittent noises, may be stressful for animal inhabitants. This is particularly noteworthy in that these effects did not disappear over time, countering those who might suggest that 'noise is okay,...

Year Published: 1994Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Ogden, J. J., Lindburg, D. G., Maple, T. L. 1994. A preliminary study of the effects of ecologically relevant sounds on the behaviour of captive lowland gorillas. Applied Animal Behaviour Science 39, 163-176.

Monitoring female reproductive function by measurement of fecal estrogen and progesterone metabolites in the white-faced saki (Pithecia pithecia)

First morning void urine was collected directly in a polypropylene container hand-held under the female subject. A second container was held under the female to collect fecal material. [The group-housed] females urinated and defecated within 5-20 min. Following sample collection,...

Year Published: 1994Topics: Biological Sampling & Physiological MeasurementAnimal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Shideler, S. E., Savage, A., Ortuno, A. M. et al. 1994. Monitoring female reproductive function by measurement of fecal estrogen and progesterone metabolites in the white-faced saki (Pithecia pithecia). American Journal of Primatology 32, 95-108.

Enabling orangutans to forage on exhibit

This program of native and introduced plants gives the orangutans a much more interesting and interactive environment.

Year Published: 1994Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Roberts, B. 1994. Enabling orangutans to forage on exhibit. Animal Keepers' Forum 21, 276-277.

Traditional handling procedures of laboratory nonhuman primates are an intrinsic source of distress: What can be done?

With some professional expertise and goodwill, there should be no real need to resort to forceful restraint when doing research with nonhuman primates.

Year Published: 1994Topics: Animal Training, RestraintAnimal Type: Baboon, Capuchin, Chimpanzee, Lemur, Macaque, Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate, Owl Monkey, Squirrel Monkey, Vervet (African Green Monkey)

Citation: Reinhardt, V. 1994. Traditional handling procedures of laboratory nonhuman primates are an intrinsic source of distress: What can be done? In Touch 1(4), 1 & 6-7.

The effects of behavioral enrichment and the utilization of tools within and between captive groups of western lowland gorillas and Bornean orangutans

Unspecified enrichment items are tested.

Year Published: 1994Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Wright, B. W. 1994. The effects of behavioral enrichment and the utilization of tools within and between captive groups of western lowland gorillas and Bornean orangutans. American Journal of Primatology 33, 252-253 (Abstract).

A comparative analysis of the effects of behavioral enrichment and the utilization of tools within and between captive groups of western lowland gorillas (Gorilla gorilla gorilla) and Bornean orangutans (Pongo pygmaeus pygmaeus)

Unspecified enrichment items are tested. Abstract of this work has also been published in: American Journal of Primatology 33: 252-253, 1994; Wright BW; The effects of behavioral enrichment and the utilization of tools within and between captive groups of western...

Year Published: 1994Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Wright, B. W. 1994. A comparative analysis of the effects of behavioral enrichment and the utilization of tools within and between captive groups of western lowland gorillas (Gorilla gorilla gorilla) and Bornean orangutans (Pongo pygmaeus pygmaeus). American Journal of Physical Anthropology 94 (Supplement), 210-211.