Other Nonhuman Primate

Breeding program of Japan: Forming a troop of gorillas in Tokyo

By observing compatibility in temperament, a troop was established through forced coexistence.

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

Citation: Kurotori, H. 1997. Breeding program of Japan: Forming a troop of gorillas in Tokyo. Gorilla Gazette 11(1), 17 (Abstract).

Rehabilitating a rheboon (Macaca mulatta x Papio hamadryas cynocephalus), from single housing to social housing: A case study

Abnormal behavior was reduced from 46% of observation time in the single-housed condition to 4% after introduction to an enclosure with ten other rhesus females.

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

Citation: Kessel, A. L., Brent, L. 1997. Rehabilitating a rheboon (Macaca mulatta x Papio hamadryas cynocephalus), from single housing to social housing: A case study. American Journal of Primatology 42, 121 (Abstract).

Behavioral enrichment

Enrichment options for orangutans are listed.

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

Citation: Husband, S., Mayo, L. K., Sodaro, C. 1997. Behavioral enrichment. In: Orangutan Species Survival Plan Husbandry Manual. Sodaro C. (ed), 103-107. Atlanta Orangutan SSP, Atlanta, GA.

Effective feeding enrichment for non-human primates: A brief review

There is a growing awareness that non-human primates kept in zoos and laboratories deserve more species-appropriate stimulation because of their biological adaptation to a challenging environment. Numerous attempts have been made to effectively emulate the gathering and processing aspects of...

Year Published: 1997Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Baboon, Capuchin, Chimpanzee, Lemur, Macaque, Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate, Owl Monkey, Squirrel Monkey, Vervet (African Green Monkey)

Citation: Reinhardt, V., Roberts, A. 1997. Effective feeding enrichment for non-human primates: A brief review. Animal Welfare 6(3), 265-272.

Training nonhuman primates to cooperate during handling procedures: A review

Twenty-six reports provide detailed information of how primates can be trained to voluntarily cooperate - rather than resist - during blood collection, injection, topical drug application, blood pressure measurement, urine collection, and capture.

Year Published: 1997Topics: Animal Training, Biological Sampling & Physiological Measurement, Cannulation, Catheterization, & Intubation, Human-Animal Interaction, RestraintAnimal Type: Baboon, Capuchin, Chimpanzee, Lemur, Macaque, Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate, Owl Monkey, Squirrel Monkey, Vervet (African Green Monkey)

Citation: Reinhardt, V. 1997. Training nonhuman primates to cooperate during handling procedures: A review. Animal Technology 48, 55-73.

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.