Other Nonhuman Primate
Use of space, cage features, and manipulable objects by laboratory primates:individual differences and species variability
Rhesus (74%), longtailed (71%), vervets (94%), and patas (82%) significantly exceeded the expected rate of perch use (25%), while pigtailed (28%) did not differ from expectation. ... The effect of upper or lower tier on being near the cage front...
Year Published: 2003Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate, Vervet (African Green Monkey)
Citation: Smith, K., St. Claire, M., Byrum, R. et al. 2003. Use of space, cage features, and manipulable objects by laboratory primates:individual differences and species variability. American Journal of Primatology 60((Supplement)), 76-77 (Abstract).
Read MoreSocial and environmental enrichment in a captive troop of western lowland gorillas (Gorilla gorilla gorilla)
Year Published: 2003Topics: Environmental Enrichment, Social Housing & CompanionshipAnimal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate
Citation: Sendall, C., Melin, A., Paterson, J. 2003. Social and environmental enrichment in a captive troop of western lowland gorillas (Gorilla gorilla gorilla). American Journal of Primatology 60 , 33 (Abstract).
Read MoreInfluence of the presence of seeds and litter on the behaviour of captive red-capped mangabeys Cercocebus torquatus torquatus
The addition of both litter and seeds induced a significant decline in self-directed activities and a significant increase in search for food. The presence of litter, with or without seeds, induced diversification of occupation of space.
Year Published: 2004Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate
Citation: Blois-Heulin, C., Jubin, R. 2004. Influence of the presence of seeds and litter on the behaviour of captive red-capped mangabeys Cercocebus torquatus torquatus. Applied Animal Behaviour Science 85, 340-362.
Read MoreThe influence of a camouflage net barrier on the behaviour, welfare and public perception of zoo-housed gorillas
The gorillas exhibited significantly lower levels of conspecific-directed aggression and stereotypic behaviours during the barrier [reduced stimulation from visitors] than the control condition.
Year Published: 2004Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate
Citation: Blaney, E. C., Wells, D. L. 2004. The influence of a camouflage net barrier on the behaviour, welfare and public perception of zoo-housed gorillas. Animal Welfare 13, 111-118.
Read MoreEnvironmental enrichment for laboratory animals
Includes regulatory compliance, program development and management, common environmental enrichment strategies, program assessment and monitoring. A key component to the enrichment program development is the understanding of the natural behavior and habitat of each species housed in the animal facility....
Year Published: 2004Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: All/General, Baboon, Capuchin, Cat, Chimpanzee, Chinchilla, Dog, Ferret, Gerbil, Gibbon, Guinea Pig, Hamster, Lemur, Macaque, Marmoset, Mole Rat, Mouse, Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate, Other Rodent, Owl Monkey, Pig, Rabbit, Rat, Rodent, Sheep, Squirrel Monkey, Vervet (African Green Monkey)
Citation: Stewart, K. L. , Bayne, K. 2004. Environmental enrichment for laboratory animals. In: Laboratory Animal Medicine and Management. Reuter, J. D. , Suckow, M. A. (Eds). International Veterinary Information Service, Ithaca, New York.
Read MoreMicrohabitat preference and vertical use of space by patas monkeys (Erythrocebus patas) in relation to predation risk and habitat structure
The use of tall trees may have decreased their predation risk by increasing their ability to detect predators.
Year Published: 2004Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate
Citation: Enstam, K. L., Isbell, L. A. 2004. Microhabitat preference and vertical use of space by patas monkeys (Erythrocebus patas) in relation to predation risk and habitat structure. Folia Primatologica 75(2), 70-84.
Read MoreTraining an older orangutan (Pongo pygmaeus abelii) for voluntary injection
Year Published: 2004Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate
Citation: Craig, J. 2004. Training an older orangutan (Pongo pygmaeus abelii) for voluntary injection. Animal Behavior Management Alliance (ABMA) Conference Proceedings , 68.
Read MoreTreatment of acute self-aggressive behaviour in a captive gorilla (Gorilla gorilla gorilla)
Year Published: 2004Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate
Citation: Espinosa Aviles, D., Elizondo, G., Morales Martinez, M. et al. 2004. Treatment of acute self-aggressive behaviour in a captive gorilla (Gorilla gorilla gorilla). Veterinary Record 154(13), 401-402.
Read MoreEnriching your enrichment program
Feeding enrichment and inanimate enrichment options for group-housed gorillas are described.
Year Published: 2004Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate
Citation: Jones, P., Cantrell, R., Chaplin, M. 2004. Enriching your enrichment program. Animal Keepers' Forum 31(10), 430-433.
Read MoreFeeder bags for gorillas
A feeding device for gorillas is described in detail.
Year Published: 2004Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate
Citation: Hoppe, P. 2004. Feeder bags for gorillas. Animal Keepers' Forum 31(9), 392-396.
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