Other Nonhuman Primate

Exhibit use by great apes as part of a post-occupancy evaluation

All apes [6 chimpanzees and 15 gorillas] used the various strata of the exhibits, but there were species differences in exhibit use. Four of the six chimps spent most of their time in the highest two meters of the exhibit,...

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

Citation: Ross, S. K., Lukas, K. 2001. Exhibit use by great apes as part of a post-occupancy evaluation. American Journal of Primatology 54(Supplement ), 31 (Abstract).

The impossible housing and handling conditions of monkeys in research laboratories

The prevailing housing and handling conditions of monkeys in research institutions is described. The present situation in primate research laboratories strongly suggests that professional judgment is no guarantee that the inhumane housing and handling conditions of laboratory monkeys will ever...

Year Published: 2001Topics: Handling, HousingAnimal Type: Baboon, Capuchin, Chimpanzee, Lemur, Macaque, Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate, Owl Monkey, Squirrel Monkey, Vervet (African Green Monkey)

Citation: Reinhardt, V. 2001. The impossible housing and handling conditions of monkeys in research laboratories. IPPL [International Protection League] News 28(2), 5-7.

Long-term proximity relationships in a captive social group of western lowland gorillas (Gorilla gorilla gorilla)

To visualize long-term social relationships among 12 gorillas in a captive breeding group at the San Diego Wild Animal Park, San Diego, CA, the multidimensional scaling (MDS) procedure was applied to proximity (within 5 m) values collected in five different...

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

Citation: Nakamichi, M., Kato, E. 2001. Long-term proximity relationships in a captive social group of western lowland gorillas (Gorilla gorilla gorilla). Zoo Biology 20, 197-209.

Behavioral changes associated with introducing new group members in orangutans

Three of the introductions involved one male and one female, while the remaining three involved introducing a female to a male-female pair. .. Aggressive behaviors were very low during both the introduction and the post-introduction periods. Surprisingly, although the animals...

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

Citation: Vickers-Smith, A., Stoinski, T., Maple, T. 2001. Behavioral changes associated with introducing new group members in orangutans. American Journal of Primatology 54(Supplement ), 97 (Abstract).

Effects of enrichment items on the Sacramento Zoo orangutans

Food enrichment may have indeed taken on a similar meaning that highly prized food items do for wild orangutans. Their resulting competitive behavior for the enrichment could have itslef been enriching.

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

Citation: Valdovinos, E. 2001. Effects of enrichment items on the Sacramento Zoo orangutans. Animal Keepers' Forum 28, 354-364.

Effects of browse, human visitors and noise on the behaviour of capive orang utans

Provision of fresh browse [usually willow] led to a decrease in the time spent inactive ..... it also led to an increase in the time spent by adults foraging for small food items in the woodchip floor-covering beneath the branches...

Year Published: 2002Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Birke, L. 2002. Effects of browse, human visitors and noise on the behaviour of capive orang utans. Animal Welfare 11, 189-202.

Conflict resolution following aggression in gregarious animals: a predictive framework

Knowledge of how animals manage their conflicts is critical for understanding the dynamics of social systems. During the last two decades research on gregarious animals, especially primates, has focused on the mechanisms of conflict management, mainly on friendly postconflict reunions...

Year Published: 2002Animal Type: Baboon, Capuchin, Chimpanzee, Goat, Lemur, Macaque, Marine Mammal, Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate, Other Animal, Other Nonhuman Primate, Squirrel Monkey

Citation: Aureli, F., Cords, M., van Schaik, C. P. 2002. Conflict resolution following aggression in gregarious animals: a predictive framework . Animal Behaviour 64(3), 325-343.

Friendship among adult female blue monkeys (Cercopithecus mitis)

A study group of blue monkeys in the Kakamega Forest, Kenya, provides data on friendly relationships between adult females. Females are invariably antagonistic toward members of other groups, and collaborate with their own groupmates in defending territorial boundaries. Females are...

Year Published: 2002Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Cords, M. 2002. Friendship among adult female blue monkeys (Cercopithecus mitis) . Behaviour 139, 291-314.

Techniques that promote the psychological well-being of captive primates and their application in the husbandry and management of gorillas (Gorilla gorilla gorilla) and chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes)

An effective environmental enrichment program is described at Lincoln Park Zoo at Lester E. Fisher Great Ape House

Year Published: 2002Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Elsner, R. 2002. Techniques that promote the psychological well-being of captive primates and their application in the husbandry and management of gorillas (Gorilla gorilla gorilla) and chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes). Animal Keepers' Forum 29(2), 66-84.

Effects of supplemental feeding enrichment on gorilla (Gorilla gorilla gorilla) activity at the Los Angeles Zoo

The frequency of R&R increased with raisins, yogurt and popcorn and decreased with leafy browse.

Year Published: 2002Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Cox, C. R., DuBois, T. T., Renzetti, V. I. 2002. Effects of supplemental feeding enrichment on gorilla (Gorilla gorilla gorilla) activity at the Los Angeles Zoo. American Journal of Primatology 57(Supplement), 83 (Abstract).