Other Nonhuman Primate

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.

Tamarin enrichment at the Utica Zoo

Creating new enrichment devices is one of the most challenging aspects of our job. Various enrichment devices were successfully tried with our golden lion tamarins and saddle-back tamarins such as branches, insect feeders, hanging fruit from perches, heat lamps, popsicles,...

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

Citation: Wassel, K. 1994. Tamarin enrichment at the Utica Zoo. The Shape of Enrichment 3(1), 1-2.

A garden of enrichment

The animals are spending a lot of time searching for different species of plants, not only because of their medicinal compounds but also because of their taste. Both seeking out and eating the herbs can occupy a lot of the...

Year Published: 1994Topics: Environmental Enrichment, Husbandry & ManagementAnimal Type: Capuchin, Macaque, Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate, Owl Monkey, Squirrel Monkey

Citation: Vermeer, J. 1994. A garden of enrichment. The Shape of Enrichment 3(4), 10-11.

Enrichment options: Food pods and mesh feeders

Food pods are a recent innovation and are constructed primarily of PVC tubing whish, in turn, is fastened to nets or firehose. The object is to extract foods which have been placed in the tubes via internalized, gorilla-proof, access seals....

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

Citation: Sutherland, R. 1994. Enrichment options: Food pods and mesh feeders. Animal Keepers' Forum 21(9), 315-316.

A study of environmental enrichment in groups of captive lion tamarins (Leontopithecus rosalia & Leontopithecus chrysmelas)

Woodwool turned out to be a very useful substrate for group-housed tamarins. An important effect of the woodwool substrate was increased hygiene. An insect dispenser is described which was rarely used by adults, who would sit underneath it and wait...

Year Published: 1995Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Beck, R. P. A. 1995. A study of environmental enrichment in groups of captive lion tamarins (Leontopithecus rosalia & Leontopithecus chrysmelas). RATEL (Journal of the Association of British Wild Animal Keepers) 22(4), 112-126.

Effects of environmental enrichment on nonsocial and abnormal behavior of captive lowland gorillas (Gorilla gorilla gorilla)

The use of straw as bedding material appears to have a positive effect on both specific nonsocial [feeding/foraging] and abnormal behavior [coprophagy, regurgitation].

Year Published: 1995Topics: Abnormal/Problematic Behavior, Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Brown, D. L., Calcagno, J., Gold, K. C. et al. 1995. Effects of environmental enrichment on nonsocial and abnormal behavior of captive lowland gorillas (Gorilla gorilla gorilla). American Zoo and Aquarium Association (AZA) Regional Conference Proceedings, 29-35.