Other Nonhuman Primate

Female tamarins (Saguinus – Callitrichidae) feed more successfully than males in unfamiliar foraging tasks

Access to grapes was restricted to a circular hole [in a perspex box secured to the wall of the cage] of 3.5 cm in diameter. ... Females became more responsive to the additional food. There was no evidence of overt...

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

Citation: Box, H. O., Rohrhuber, B., Smith, P. 1995. Female tamarins (Saguinus - Callitrichidae) feed more successfully than males in unfamiliar foraging tasks. Behavioural Processes 34, 3-11.

Dealing with specific behavioral problems using operant conditioning with bonobos (Pan paniscus)

Training technique is described. Although we still have days when animals refuse to shift, scream, or act out aggressively, for the most part these negative and highly disruptive behaviors have greatly diminished.

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

Citation: Bell, B. K. 1995. Dealing with specific behavioral problems using operant conditioning with bonobos (Pan paniscus). American Zoo and Aquarium Association (AZA) Regional Conference Proceedings, 26-28.

Benefits of a positive reinforcement training program with bonobos (Pan paniscus)

Due to the training program, we have found that we can run the bonobos off exhibit at any time of the day and for any reason, without the fear that they won't go back on exhibit.

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

Citation: Loehe, R. J. 1995. Benefits of a positive reinforcement training program with bonobos (Pan paniscus). American Zoo and Aquarium Association (AZA) Regional Conference Proceedings, 93-95.

Use of operant conditioning to assist in the medical management of hypertension in woolly monkeys

Training technique is described. Currently, two monkeys [one adult female and one adult male] have had their blood pressure measured in the group without being restrained.

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

Citation: Logsdon, S. 1995. Use of operant conditioning to assist in the medical management of hypertension in woolly monkeys. American Zoo and Aquarium Association (AZA) Regional Conference Proceedings, 96-102.

Aggression associated with changes in the dominance hierarchy of the mandrill troop at the Tulsa Zoo

Unlike their wild counterparts, captive animals cannot emigrate from the group if social incompatibility develops and captive animals have less space to flee from their aggressors. Therefore, complex social groups need to be monitored to ensure the animals' safety and...

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

Citation: Hartley, D., Bettinger, T. 1995. Aggression associated with changes in the dominance hierarchy of the mandrill troop at the Tulsa Zoo. American Zoo and Aquarium Association (AZA) Regional Conference Proceedings, 267-271.

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.