Other Nonhuman Primate

The lower row monkey cage: An overlooked variable in biomedical research

A survey of 96 primatological articles revealed that cage location of research monkeys is usually not mentioned (98%), in spite of the fact that the environment of upper- and lower-row housed animals markedly differs in terms of light quality, light...

Year Published: 2000Topics: Housing, Husbandry & ManagementAnimal Type: Baboon, Macaque, Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate, Squirrel Monkey

Citation: Reinhardt, V., Reinhardt, A. 2000. The lower row monkey cage: An overlooked variable in biomedical research. Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science 3(2), 141-149.

Up where they belong? Habitat use and activity budget in two captive groups of western lowland gorilla (Gorilla gorilla gorilla)

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

Citation: Weghorst, J. A., Mcgrew, W. C. 2000. Up where they belong? Habitat use and activity budget in two captive groups of western lowland gorilla (Gorilla gorilla gorilla). Zoologische Garten 70(5), 273-284.

Feeding devices

A hanging feeder for orangutans and gibbons is described.

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

Citation: Tunwell, K. 2000. Feeding devices. Animal Keepers' Forum 27, 564-565.

Straw or seeds: which is better? The influence of straw and/or seeds on the behavioural well-being of captive, group-living mangabeys

The condition 'seeds and straw' yielded more significant positive changes [decreased self-directed behavior; increased foraging and positive social behavior] than either straw or seeds alone.

Year Published: 2001Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Blois-Heulin, C., Jubin, R. 2001. Straw or seeds: which is better? The influence of straw and/or seeds on the behavioural well-being of captive, group-living mangabeys. Folia Primatologica 72(3), 116. (Primate Meeting Abstract)

Training multi-task medical behaviors in the bonobo (Pan paniscus)

The bonobo training program at the Milwaukee County Zoo (MCZ) began in 1993. Currently, the bonobos voluntarily participate in medical behaviors that involve performing several tasks simultaneously. To date, we have compiled three complete sets of obstetrical ultrasound measurements, have...

Year Published: 2001Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Bell, B. K., Khan, P. 2001. Training multi-task medical behaviors in the bonobo (Pan paniscus). The Apes: Challenges for the 21st Century Conference Proceedings, 22 (Abstract).

Post-conflict behaviour of spectacled leaf monkeys (Trachypithecus obscurus)

Studies of postconflict behavior have focused on Old World primates, particularly on members of the cercopithecines and chimpanzees. We present data on patterns of reconciliation in two captive groups of spectacled leaf monkeys, members of the Colobinae. Reconciliation occurred at...

Year Published: 2001Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Arnold, K., Barton, R. A. 2001. Post-conflict behaviour of spectacled leaf monkeys (Trachypithecus obscurus). II. Contact with third parties. International Journal of Primatology 22, 267-286.

Spontaneous tool behaviors in a captive group of gorillas (Gorilla gorilla gorilla): Innovation and observational learning

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

Citation: Woods, S. 2000. Spontaneous tool behaviors in a captive group of gorillas (Gorilla gorilla gorilla): Innovation and observational learning. American Journal of Primatology 51(Supplement), 99 (Abstract).

Increased cage size affects Aotus time budgets and partner distances

Aotes spp. housed in typical, small, laboratory cages appear to be sedentary animals that spend large amounts of time sitting alone or in physical contact with social partners. ... The Aotus, housed as pairs or family groups, were moved from...

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

Citation: Williams, L. E., Steadman, A., Kyser, B. 2000. Increased cage size affects Aotus time budgets and partner distances. American Journal of Primatology 51(Supplement), 98 (Abstract).

Bachelor gorilla introductions: using empirical data in decision-making

Year Published: 2001Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Burks, K. D. 2001. Bachelor gorilla introductions: using empirical data in decision-making. The Apes: Challenges for the 21st Century Conference Proceedings, 67-70.

Managing the socialization of an adult male gorilla (Gorilla gorilla gorilla) with a history of social deprivation

In this study of one male gorilla with a 30-year history of social deprivation, we assessed the rate of aggression quantitatively during a [successful] four-step socialization procedure.

Year Published: 2001Topics: Social Housing & CompanionshipAnimal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Burks, K. D., Bloomsmith, M. A., Forthman, D. L. et al. 2001. Managing the socialization of an adult male gorilla (Gorilla gorilla gorilla) with a history of social deprivation. Zoo Biology 20, 347-358.