Other Nonhuman Primate

Interactions between two newly neighbouring groups of Allen’s Swamp monkeys (Allenopithecus nigroviridus) at Edinburgh Zoo

The aim of this study was to compare the behaviour of a group of Allen's Swamp monkeys before, during and after the introduction of unfamiliar conspecifics to their neighbouring enclosure. A number of behavioural changes were observed, including increased social...

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

Citation: Gallagher-Thaw, A., Morgan, E. 1998. Interactions between two newly neighbouring groups of Allen's Swamp monkeys (Allenopithecus nigroviridus) at Edinburgh Zoo. Primate Eye 65, 23 (Abstract).

Spatial association and social affiliation among female banobos (Pan paniscus)

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

Citation: Fruth, B., Hohmann, G. 1998. Spatial association and social affiliation among female banobos (Pan paniscus). Folia Primatologica 69(4), 198. (Primate Meeting Abstract)

An island feeder box for primates

We have found that large food items (whole lettuce heads, half melons, etc.) create a little more of a challenge for them [group-housed gibbons, siamangs, and spider monkeys] to access through the 3 gaps and is an easy method of...

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

Citation: Fridman, T., Rambino, P. 1998. An island feeder box for primates. Animal Keepers' Forum 26, 308-311.

Husbandry and enrichment of cotton-top tamarins (Saguinus oedipus) through operant conditioning

A general training technique is described.

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

Citation: Farmerie, M., Vacco, K. 1998. Husbandry and enrichment of cotton-top tamarins (Saguinus oedipus) through operant conditioning. American Association of Zoo Keepers, Elephant Managers Association, Association of Zoological Horitculture (AAZK EMA AZH) Proceedings of the Joint Conference (Addendum), 64-73.

Turning a negative into a positive for cotton-top tamarins through operant conditioning

This paper describes our step by step training.

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

Citation: Farmerie, M. , Vacco, K. 1998. Turning a negative into a positive for cotton-top tamarins through operant conditioning. In: Proceedings of the International Conference on Environmental Enrichment. Hare, V. J. , Worley, E. (eds), 401-411. The Shape of Enrichment, San Diego, CA.

The formation of a bachelor group of gorillas at Loro Parque

Successful bachelor group formation protocol is described.

Year Published: 1998Topics: Social Housing & CompanionshipAnimal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Downman, M. 1998. The formation of a bachelor group of gorillas at Loro Parque. International Zoo News 45, 208-211.

Providing orangutans with opportunities for arboreal behavior

Cloth-covered fire hose donated by local fire departments was used to construct and woven hammock high above the cage floor. Locomotion in the upper half of the holding area was increased. Adult and juvenile animals have been observed playing in...

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

Citation: Malone, N. 1998. Providing orangutans with opportunities for arboreal behavior. The Shape of Enrichment 7(4), 1-2.

Slow loris enrichment at the Burnet Park Zoo

A suspended feeding device is described. With the pyramid, the lorises hang upside down, their natural feeding position, enabling them to see and smell what it contains. ... This new device requires the lorises to forage more naturally by using...

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

Citation: MacGregor, N., Chepko-Sade, B. D. 1998. Slow loris enrichment at the Burnet Park Zoo. The Shape of Enrichment 7(3), 9-11.

Slow loris food enrichment and water presentation modification at the Burnet Park Zoo, Syracuse, New York

Two custom-made foraging devices are described and their effectiveness demonstrated.

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

Citation: MacGregor, N., Chepko-Sade, B. D. 1998. Slow loris food enrichment and water presentation modification at the Burnet Park Zoo, Syracuse, New York. American Zoo and Aquarium Association (AZA) Annual Conference Proceedings, 504-509.

Slow loris food enrichment and water presentation modification at the Burnet Zoo, Syracuse, New York

I build a pyramid-shaped feeder to encourage the lorises to forage for food, and an insect/food paste board to bring out a fast grabbing technique used in the wild to capture prey. ... The lorises prefer the arboreal waters source...

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

Citation: MacGregor, N. 1998. Slow loris food enrichment and water presentation modification at the Burnet Zoo, Syracuse, New York. American Zoo and Aquarium Association (AZA) Regional Conference Proceedings, 504-507.