Other Nonhuman Primate

Removing milk from captive gorilla diets: The impact on regurgitation and reingestion (R/R) and other behaviors

The current study provides evidence that removal of milk from the captive gorilla diet may [emphasis added] reduce undesirable behaviors such as R/R.

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

Citation: Lukas, K. E., Hamor, G., Bloomsmith, M. A. et al. 1999. Removing milk from captive gorilla diets: The impact on regurgitation and reingestion (R/R) and other behaviors. Zoo Biology 18, 515-528.

Marmosets and Tamarins

General recommendations for the species-adequate housing of marmosets and tamarins. Single caging is unsatisfactory for these highly social animals as they soon lose condition, appear nervous, are often more susceptible to disease, and may even die. As mature individuals are...

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

Citation: Poole, T. B., Hubrecht, R., Kirkwood, J. K. 1999. Marmosets and Tamarins. In: The UFAW Handbook on the Care and Management of Laboratory Animals Seventh Edition. UFAW [Universities Federation for Animal Welfare] (edited by Poole, T. and English, P. ), 558-573. Blackwell Science, Oxford, UK.

Changes in nearest-neighbor association in a captive group of Western Lowland gorillas after the introduction of five hand-reared infants

The integration of five hand-reared infants into a group of 5 females and 1 male was successful and without incident. Findings lend strong support to the importance of peer groups and the presence of a silverback male for facilitating the...

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

Citation: McCann, C. M., Rothman, J. M. 1999. Changes in nearest-neighbor association in a captive group of Western Lowland gorillas after the introduction of five hand-reared infants. Zoo Biology 18, 261-278.

The use of guanfacine to control self-injurious behavior in nonhuman primates

Self-injurious behavior (SIB) affects up to 10% of laboratory-housed nonhuman primates. ... Guanfacine therapy provides an effective psychological-stabilizing tool which alleviates self-biting, and provides time to assess and address external stressors and triggers.

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

Citation: Macy, J. D., Beattie, T. A., Morgenstern, S. E. et al. 1999. The use of guanfacine to control self-injurious behavior in nonhuman primates. American Association for Laboratory Animal Science [AALAS] Meeting Official Program, 9 (Abstract).

Formation of a bachelor group: Gorillas at Loro Parque

Successful bachelor group formation protocol is described.

Year Published: 2000Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Downman, M. 2000. Formation of a bachelor group: Gorillas at Loro Parque. Gorilla Gazette 14(1), 17-19.

A novel approach for documenting and evaluation of environmental enrichment programs

Eleven Aotus monkeys were videotaped using infrared sensitive cameras for a five-hour period on six nights. An ethological analysis software program was used to score the videotapes and to determine the frequency and duration of 17 activities. It was concluded...

Year Published: 2000Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Kondo, S., Yudko, E., Magee 2000. A novel approach for documenting and evaluation of environmental enrichment programs. Contemporary Topics in Laboratory Animal Science 39(4), 102 (Abstract).

Genus-specific foraging unit deters destructive behavior in the mandrill (Mandrillus sphinx)

A complex, sturdy foraging device hung outside the cage of mandrills is described.

Year Published: 2000Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Kingsbury, A. 2000. Genus-specific foraging unit deters destructive behavior in the mandrill (Mandrillus sphinx). Animal Keepers' Forum 29, 30-31.

Responses of captive single- and mixed-species groups of Saguinus to novel nonthreatening objects

The provision of novel objects allows one to probe for behavioural differences among species. This is particularly relevant when studying species that form mixed-species groups, as divergent responses may provide clues to the advantages that individuals gain from associating. We...

Year Published: 2000Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Hardie, S. M., Buchanan-Smith, H. M. 2000. Responses of captive single- and mixed-species groups of Saguinus to novel nonthreatening objects. International Journal of Primatology 4, 629-648.

Effects of environmental enrichment on the behaviour of white crowned mangabeys (Cercocebus torquatus lunulatus)

Year Published: 2000Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Tami, T., Diverio, S. 2000. Effects of environmental enrichment on the behaviour of white crowned mangabeys (Cercocebus torquatus lunulatus). Advances in Ethology 35, 28 (Abstract).

Blood collection procedure of laboratory primates: A neglected variable in biomedical research

A survey of 75 biomedical articles dealing with stress-dependent blood parameters in caged primates revealed that the conditions under which blood collection occurred were in most cases [72%] described either not at all or so haphazardly that it would be...

Year Published: 2000Topics: Biological Sampling & Physiological Measurement, HandlingAnimal Type: Baboon, Capuchin, Chimpanzee, Lemur, Macaque, Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate, Owl Monkey, Squirrel Monkey, Vervet (African Green Monkey)

Citation: Reinhardt, V., Reinhardt, A. 2000. Blood collection procedure of laboratory primates: A neglected variable in biomedical research. Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science 3(4), 321-333.