Other Nonhuman Primate

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.

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).