Other Nonhuman Primate

Operant conditioning as an enrichment strategy at the San Diego Zoo

It was during the training that we discovered that the operant conditioning [of the group-housed bonobos] was having an unexpected and profound effect; it was providing enrichment for the animals.

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

Citation: Kobert, M. G. 1998. Operant conditioning as an enrichment strategy at the San Diego Zoo. In: Proceedings of the International Conference on Environmental Enrichment. Hare, V. J. , Worley, E. (eds), 230-236. The Shape of Enrichment, San Diego, CA.

Promoting species typical behavior in Coquerel’s sifakas (Propithecus Verreauxi Coquereli)

The sifakas rarely were observed on the ground, preferring to locomote on vertical substrates and rest on vertical and horizontal elevated substrates in all four size categories. Therefore, if vertical surfaces were absent from captive habitats, these rare lemurs could...

Year Published: 1998Topics: Housing, Natural BehaviorAnimal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Taylor, L. L. 1998. Promoting species typical behavior in Coquerel's sifakas (Propithecus Verreauxi Coquereli). American Zoo and Aquarium Association (AZA) Regional Conference Proceedings, 599-603.

Operant conditioning for diabetic primates to accept insulin injections

A diabetic red-tailed moustached guenon was successfully trained to cooperate during daily insuline injection.

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

Citation: Stringfield, C. E., McNary, J. K. 1998. Operant conditioning for diabetic primates to accept insulin injections. American Association of Zoo Veterinarians (AAZV)/American Association of Wildlife Veterinarians (AAWV) Joint Conference Proceedings, 396-397.

A comparative study of a group of colobus monkeys Colobus guereza matschiei before and after enrichment of their captive environment

The effect of the enrichment devices [barklitter, branches, basket filled with 'goodies', etc.] applied on the colobus exhibit could be seen both in a totally higher score for 'activity' [29.3%], and a higher amount of social interactions [16.5%].

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

Citation: Spendrup, S. , Larsson, H. O. 1998. A comparative study of a group of colobus monkeys Colobus guereza matschiei before and after enrichment of their captive environment. In: Proceedings of the International Conference on Environmental Enrichment. Hare, V. J. , Worley, E. (eds), 219-229. The Shape of Enrichment, San Diego, CA.

Physical Examination of a Trained Adult Male Orangutan (Videotape with commentary)

The videotape demonstrates very clearly how the author examines an injured hand of a well-trained adult male orangutan in the animal's home enclosure. The orangutan cooperates voluntarily.

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

Citation: Shumaker, R. W. 1998. Physical Examination of a Trained Adult Male Orangutan (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). National Zoological Park, Washington, DC 20008, [not yet published].

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.