Other Nonhuman Primate

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.

Enrichment Options: Primates

Several feeding enrichment options for small primates are described.

Year Published: 1998Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Abels, J. 1998. Enrichment Options: Primates. Animal Keepers' Forum 25(4), 12-15.

On the training of a female bonobo for artificial insemination in the Columbus Zoo

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

Citation: Yoshida, H. 1997. On the training of a female bonobo for artificial insemination in the Columbus Zoo. Pan Africa News 4(2), 16-17.

Requirements of biomedical research in terms of housing and husbandry for non-human primates: Pharmacology & Toxicology

The objective of toxicology and pharmacology studies is to detect change or variation from normal and to interpret the significance of such change, with the intention of assessing risk to man. With non-human primates (NHPs) detection of change related to...

Year Published: 1997Topics: Environmental Enrichment, Housing, Husbandry & Management, Social Housing & CompanionshipAnimal Type: Baboon, Capuchin, Chimpanzee, Lemur, Macaque, Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate, Owl Monkey, Squirrel Monkey, Vervet (African Green Monkey)

Citation: Woolley, A. P. A. H. 1997. Requirements of biomedical research in terms of housing and husbandry for non-human primates: Pharmacology & Toxicology. Primate Report 49, 37-41.

Gorillas: The enrichment experience

This presentation will provide zoo professionals with examples of numerous enrichment activities.

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

Citation: Williams, K. 1997. Gorillas: The enrichment experience. Gorilla Gazette 11(1), 22 (Abstract).

Birth management and rearing

Re-introduction of infants to their mothers and other conspecifics is discussed. If infants have to be removed from their mothers, handrearing should be avoided. In many cases infants have been successfully returned to the mother or have been reared by...

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

Citation: Watts, E. 1997. Birth management and rearing. In: Orangutan Species Survival Plan Husbandry Manual. Sodaro C. (ed), 45-58. Atlanta Orangutan SSP, Atlanta, GA.