Other Nonhuman Primate

Effects of selected behavioral enrichment devices on behavior of western lowland gorillas (Gorilla gorilla gorilla)

Devices used included cardboard boxes containing food items [and straw], paper bags containing food items [and straw], burlap rags [containing straw], and willow and maple browse. The enrichment devices increased foraging, social play, and solitary play behaviors [in group-housed animals]...

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

Citation: Rooney, M. B., Sleeman, J. 1998. Effects of selected behavioral enrichment devices on behavior of western lowland gorillas (Gorilla gorilla gorilla). Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science 1, 339-351.

Optimal foraging theory predicts effects of environmental enrichment in a group of adult golden lion tamarins

Given the lack of habituation, the apparatus designed for this study could be used for regular captive golden tamarin environmental enrichment. However, because devices that increase foraging time also tend to increase rates of aggression, a prudent approach would be...

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

Citation: Rapaport, L. G. 1998. Optimal foraging theory predicts effects of environmental enrichment in a group of adult golden lion tamarins. Zoo Biology 17, 231-244.

New Frontiers in Animal Behavior Management (Videotape With Commentary)

Training technique for in-homecage blood collection of an adult male drill is clearly demonstrated.

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

Citation: Priest, G. M. 1998. New Frontiers in Animal Behavior Management (Videotape With Commentary). San Diego Zoo, San Diego, CA.

Integration of a female Francois langur (Presbytis francoisi francoisi) into an existing captive group

This study documents the successful integration of an adult female Francois langur into an existing group of 2 adult females and their 3 offspring and 1 adult male. Introductions of the new female to the other three adults were conducted...

Year Published: 1999Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Bocian, D., Carter, A. 1999. Integration of a female Francois langur (Presbytis francoisi francoisi) into an existing captive group. American Journal of Primatology 49, 37 (Abstract).

Monkey World’s woolly monkey habitat

Several simple feeding enrichment devices, including a herb garden, are described.

Year Published: 1999Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Ames, A., Cronin, J. 1999. Monkey World's woolly monkey habitat. International Zoo News 46, 214-220.

A training programme for a male gorilla at Barcelona Zoo

Training program for voluntary ejaculation is described. In May 1998 we began the training program with Xebo. At the time of this writing (March 1999) Xebo understands ten different orders. ... So we hope that soon we will be able...

Year Published: 1999Topics: Animal Training, ReproductionAnimal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Abello, M. T., Velasco, M., Esteban, F. 1999. A training programme for a male gorilla at Barcelona Zoo. International Zoo News 46, 418-420.

Orangutan enrichment options at Brookfield Zoo

Numerous inanimate and feeding enrichment options for orangutans are listed.Abstract of this work has been published in: Long Call 1(1), 7, 1994; Sodaro C, Weber B, Greenblatt, Derk D; Enrichment activities for orangutans.

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

Citation: Weber, B. 1998. Orangutan enrichment options at Brookfield Zoo. The Shape of Enrichment 7(3), 7-9.

Comparison of confined mandrill (Mandrillus sphinx) behavior in traditional and ecologically representative exhibits

Behavior in a confined group of mandrills (Mandrillus sphinx) was compared before and after their move from a traditional, all indoor exhibit to an indoor/outdoor facility. The outdoor exhibit was designed to represent as well as is possible important features...

Year Published: 1999Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Chang, T. R., Forthman, D. L., Maple, T. L. 1999. Comparison of confined mandrill (Mandrillus sphinx) behavior in traditional and ecologically representative exhibits. Zoo Biology 18(3), 163-176.

Social interactions between captive adult male and infant lowland gorillas: Implications regarding kin selection and zoo management

The unrelated infant was the recipient of more than 40% of the agonistic behavior exhibited by the silverback, whereas no such encounters were recorded with the related dyad. ... Infants may be introduced into non-natal groups without being attacked or...

Year Published: 1999Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Enciso, A. E., Calcagno, J. M., Gold, K. C. 1999. Social interactions between captive adult male and infant lowland gorillas: Implications regarding kin selection and zoo management. Zoo Biology 18, 53-62.

A review of nutritional and motivational factors contributing to the performance of regurgitation and reingestion in captive lowland gorillas (Gorilla gorilla gorilla)

Regurgitation and reingestion (R/R) is a common phenomenon in captive lowland gorillas (Gorilla gorilla gorilla), but it has never been reported in wild populations. Although changes in diet have been shown to reduce the behavior, little is known about the...

Year Published: 1999Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Lukas, K. E. 1999. A review of nutritional and motivational factors contributing to the performance of regurgitation and reingestion in captive lowland gorillas (Gorilla gorilla gorilla). Applied Animal Behaviour Science 63, 237-249.