Other Nonhuman Primate

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.

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.