Other Nonhuman Primate

Challenges of forming a new gorilla group

This paper will address the challenges, expected and unexpected, that were encountered during the introductions of these three gorillas. We have tracked these introductions along with some of the rationale for decisions based on each gorilla's history, personality, individual responses...

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

Citation: Sunde, V. H., Sievert, J. L. 1995. Challenges of forming a new gorilla group. American Zoo and Aquarium Association (AZA) Annual Conference Proceedings, 501-506.

Introduction and integration of a single male gorilla (Gorilla gorilla gorilla) to an adult female at the Rome Zoo

A successful pair formation process is described.

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

Citation: Svampa, G., Pavani, S. 1995. Introduction and integration of a single male gorilla (Gorilla gorilla gorilla) to an adult female at the Rome Zoo. Primate Report 42, 26 (Abstract).

A naturalistic exhibit’s biological success

All in all, the exhibit has exceeded expectations. The plants are bigger and have expanded their range. Native plants have reestablished themselves without harmful effects, and native fauna add an extra dimension to gorilla enrichment. No data are included in...

Year Published: 1995Topics: HousingAnimal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Stevens, A., Fried, J. 1995. A naturalistic exhibit's biological success. Gorilla Gazette 9(1), 3-4.

Enriching the lives of marmosets and tamarins in captivity

Species appropriate enrichment for marmosets and tamarins is described. No data are included in this article.

Year Published: 1996Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Buchanan-Smith, H. M. 1996. Enriching the lives of marmosets and tamarins in captivity. The Shape of Enrichment 5(4), 3-5.

Utilization of surrogates to integrate hand-reared infant gorillas into an age/sex diversified group of conspecifics

This report is a chronological account of the introduction process used to integrate a hand-reared male infant gorilla into an established group of conspecifics (3.3). The report includes notes on how the process was used and modified to introduce three...

Year Published: 1996Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Jendry, C. 1996. Utilization of surrogates to integrate hand-reared infant gorillas into an age/sex diversified group of conspecifics. Applied Animal Behaviour Science 48, 173-186.

The influence of room equipment on the activities of a family group of cotton-top tamarins, Saguinus oedipus

The provision of branches with leaves and [unspecified] floor covering resulted in a significant reduction of solitary resting, a significant increase of social resting (huddling) and manipulation, and usage of the floor.

Year Published: 1996Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Holighaus, K., Heymann, E. W., Kaumanns, W. 1996. The influence of room equipment on the activities of a family group of cotton-top tamarins, Saguinus oedipus. Primate Report 44, 22 (Abstract).

Behavioral effects of changing group membership among captive lowland gorillas

After visual and limited-contact familiarization new members were introduced to an existing group. Seven adult females were moved among four breeding groups. The order in which new members were introduced was determined by knowledge that the zoo staff had of...

Year Published: 1996Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Hoff, M. P., Hoff, K. T., Horton, C. et al. 1996. Behavioral effects of changing group membership among captive lowland gorillas. Zoo Biology 15, 383-393.

Space requirement stipulations for caged non-human primates in the United States: A critical review

Cage space requirements for non-human primates in the United States of America are less than those in European countries. Studies in support of the assumption that the US legal minimum cage size provides adequate space have limited value because they...

Year Published: 1996Topics: HousingAnimal Type: Baboon, Capuchin, Chimpanzee, Lemur, Macaque, Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate, Owl Monkey, Squirrel Monkey, Vervet (African Green Monkey)

Citation: Reinhardt, V., Liss, C., Stevens, C. 1996. Space requirement stipulations for caged non-human primates in the United States: A critical review. Animal Welfare 5(4), 361-372 .

Managing an all-male group of gorillas: Eight years of experience at the St. Louis Zoological Park

Our experience suggests that a gorilla bachelor group is a viable and indeed a desirable alternative to solitary housing of 'emigrated' captive males.

Year Published: 1996Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Porton, I., White, M. 1996. Managing an all-male group of gorillas: Eight years of experience at the St. Louis Zoological Park. American Zoo and Aquarium Association (AZA) Regional Conference Proceedings, 720-728.

New enrichment toy

The device consists of an upper feeder tray for food items and lower hanging tube for stuffing with peanut butter, both attached to a recycled Lexan window [with finger holes].

Year Published: 1996Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Oliver, L. 1996. New enrichment toy. Gorilla 19(2), 10.