Other Nonhuman Primate

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.

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.