Other Nonhuman Primate

The effect of differing environments on the activity patterns of captive orangutans at two Australian zoos

It was concluded that animals exhibited in complex environments, with the opportunities to use enrichment devices were more active and possessed a greater repertoire of activities.

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

Citation: Harding, J. 1995. The effect of differing environments on the activity patterns of captive orang utans at two Australian zoos. Australian Primatology 10(2), 3-4 (Abstract).

Animal enrichment at the Columbus Zoo

An enrichment program for gorillas is briefly described.

Year Published: 1995Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Frisch, D., Monska-Wright, L. 1995. Animal enrichment at the Columbus Zoo. Animal Keepers' Forum 22(5), 167-169.

Restraint and Handling of Wild and Domestic Animals (Second Edition)

Photographic documentation of enforced restraint and handling techniques.

Year Published: 1995Animal Type: All/General, Amphibian, Baboon, Bird, Capuchin, Cat, Cattle, Chimpanzee, Chinchilla, Crocodile & Alligator, Dog, Equine, Fish, Gerbil, Gibbon, Goat, Guinea Pig, Hamster, Lemur, Lizard, Macaque, Marine Mammal, Marmoset, Mole Rat, Mouse, Nonhuman Primate, Other Animal, Other Nonhuman Primate, Other Rodent, Owl Monkey, Pig, Rabbit, Rat, Reptile, Rodent, Sheep, Snake, Squirrel Monkey, Turtle & Tortoise, Vervet (African Green Monkey)

Citation: Fowler, M. E. 1995. Restraint and Handling of Wild and Domestic Animals (Second Edition). Iowa State University Press, Ames, IA.

Initiating a training program with gorillas at the North Carolina Zoological Park

Technique is clearly described to facilitate wound treatment of an unrestrained, single-housed adult female gorilla.

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

Citation: Segerson, L., Laule, G. E. 1995. Initiating a training program with gorillas at the North Carolina Zoological Park. American Zoo and Aquarium Association (AZA) Annual Conference Proceedings, 488-489.

Feeding captive siamangs: A nutrition analysis and some proposals to enhance feeding in a more natural manner

Food cannot be collected without effort, but must be plucked [from the net] item by item, resulting in an increase of feeding time. The net is attached to the top of the cage.

Year Published: 1995Topics: Husbandry & ManagementAnimal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Orgeldinger, M. 1995. Feeding captive siamangs: A nutrition analysis and some proposals to enhance feeding in a more natural manner. International Zoo News 42(4), 223-235.

Effects of enriched food acquisition on activity budgets of two tamarin species at Adelaide Zoo

Simple bamboo pipe feeder is described and tested in group-housed animals. The aim of the study was to [successfully] increase foraging time with an increasing number of feeding devices [brawn bowl, bamboo pipe]. ... Prior to the study large amounts...

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

Citation: Steen, Z. 1995. Effects of enriched food acquisition on activity budgets of two tamarin species at Adelaide Zoo. International Zoo News 42, 284-298.

A novel item enrichment program reduces lethargy in orangutans

The orangutans exhibited a marked increase in activity associated with the introduction of [novel, unspecified] enrichment items.

Year Published: 1995Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Wright, B. W. 1995. A novel item enrichment program reduces lethargy in orangutans. Folia Primatologica 65(4), 214-218.

Facilitation of problem solving, tool use, and affiliative social behaviors in captive gorillas

In this paper, I present examples of objects which have been introduced to captive gorillas and which have successfully stimulated increased activity levels, tool-use behaviors, and increases in affiliative social behaviors.

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

Citation: Woods, S. 1995. Facilitation of problem solving, tool use, and affiliative social behaviors in captive gorillas. American Zoo and Aquarium Association (AZA) Regional Conference Proceedings, 384-388.

Four gorillas and an introduction

Successful introduction of four young gorillas to an adult male/female pair is described.

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

Citation: White, S., Roberts, B. 1995. Four gorillas and an introduction. Gorilla Gazette 9(1), 4.

Mounds of fun with environmental enrichment

Artificial termite mounds are described. The orangutan termite mounds received an immediate and enthusiastic reception from the primates.

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

Citation: Turner, J. A. 1995. Mounds of fun with environmental enrichment. The Shape of Enrichment 4(3), 11-12.