Other Nonhuman Primate

Species-adequate housing and handling conditions for Old World nonhuman primates kept in research institutions

Practical recommendations to address five basic characteristics of Old World primates in the laboratory setting: a) social disposition, b) semi-arboreal lifestyle, c) complex living environment, d) intelligence, e) sensitivity to distress.

Year Published: 1997Topics: Animal Training, Environmental Enrichment, Housing, Social Housing & CompanionshipAnimal Type: Baboon, Macaque, Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Reinhardt, V. 1997. Species-adequate housing and handling conditions for Old World nonhuman primates kept in research institutions. In: Comfortable Quarters for Laboratory Animals, Eighth Edition. Reinhardt, V. (ed), 85-93. Animal Welfare Institute, Washington, DC.

How to teach an old ape new tricks

An adult male gorilla was trained to present his arm voluntarily for injection. [Training technique is not described.]

Year Published: 1997Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Quisenberry, R. 1997. How to teach an old ape new tricks. Gorilla Gazette 11(1), 23 (Abstract).

Gorilla treats served poolside

Initially, [Rocky, the gorilla], was hesitant and seemed a bit irritated at this presentation of food [floating on the pool's surface], but eventually he waded into the water and retrieved the treats. Rocky will now wade into the pool when...

Year Published: 1997Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Rademacher, A. 1997. Gorilla treats served poolside. The Shape of Enrichment 6(3), 11.

Blood sampling in 0.2 Bornean orangutans at the Kansas City Zoological Gardens

Training technique is clearly described to ensure cooperation during in-homecage blood collection of a pair of adult female orangutans.

Year Published: 1997Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Moore, B. A., Suedmeyer, K. 1997. Blood sampling in 0.2 Bornean orangutans at the Kansas City Zoological Gardens . Animal Keepers' Forum 24, 537-540.

Providing enrichment at no cost

Green pine cones can cause severe diarrhea. Keepers should work only with old, opened-up pinecones. Hamadryas baboons, and mandrills will play with them, and they can be stuffed with food supplements such as peanut butter or honey, or just used...

Year Published: 1997Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Baboon, Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Tresz, H. 1997. Providing enrichment at no cost. The Shape of Enrichment 6(4), 1-4.

Orangutan Species Survival Plan Husbandry Manual: Behavioral Biology

Abnormal behaviors occurring in some captive orangutans include lack of maternal skills, stereotypic behaviors, atypical sexual behavior and hyper-aggressiveness. Changes in social groupings, improved housing, behavioral enrichment and positive reinforcement training are known to alleviate some of these undesirable behaviors.

Year Published: 1997Topics: Abnormal/Problematic BehaviorAnimal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Sodaro, C. , Mellen, J. 1997. Behavioral biology. In: Orangutan Species Survival Plan Husbandry Manual. Sodaro C. (ed), 17-25. Atlanta Orangutan SSP, Atlanta, GA.

Introduction of juvenile male gorillas to a blackback bachelor group

Report of a group integration protocol.

Year Published: 1997Topics: Social Housing & CompanionshipAnimal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Schoffner, T. 1997. Introduction of juvenile male gorillas to a blackback bachelor group. Gorilla Gazette 11(1), 20 (Abstract).

Does altering cage size and cage furnishings alter behavior in Senegal galagos? American Journal of Primatology 42, 145-146 (Abstract)

Neither increasing cage size nor enriching cage furnishings resulted in any dramatic behavioral changes.

Year Published: 1997Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Schaefer, M. S., Nash, L. T. 1997. Does altering cage size and cage furnishings alter behavior in Senegal galagos? American Journal of Primatology 42, 145-146 (Abstract).

Saliva Collection of Trained Adult Male Gorillas (Videotape with commentary)

Videotape clearly demonstrates saliva collection [for cortisol analysis] of a well-trained adult male gorilla. The animal voluntarily cooperates behind the bars of his home cage.

Year Published: 1998Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Bettinger, T. 1998. Saliva Collection of Trained Adult Male Gorillas (Videotape with commentary). In: Workshop - Advances in Primate Training. Twenty-First Annual Meeting of the American Society of Primatologists. O'Neill-Wagner, P. L. , Stone, A. (eds). Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, Cleveland, OH.

Behavior and salivary cortisol in gorillas housed in an all male group

Group-housed male gorillas were trained to voluntarily chew on the cotton plugs then return them to the caretaker ... Further analysis of these data may provide a better understanding of how the gorillas are perceiving and adapting to their physical...

Year Published: 1998Topics: Biological Sampling & Physiological MeasurementAnimal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Bettinger, T., Kuhar, C., Sironen, A. et al. 1998. Behavior and salivary cortisol in gorillas housed in an all male group. American Zoo and Aquarium Association (AZA) Annual Conference Proceedings, 242-246.