Other Nonhuman Primate

Successful formation and husbandry of an all-male group of western lowland gorillas (Gorilla gorilla gorilla) at Louisville Zoo’s Gorilla Forest

Year Published: 2006Topics: Social Housing & CompanionshipAnimal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Elsner, R. 2006. Successful formation and husbandry of an all-male group of western lowland gorillas (Gorilla gorilla gorilla) at Louisville Zoo's Gorilla Forest. American Zoo And Aquarium Association [AZA] Annual Conference Proceedings, 1-8.

Reconciliation and consolation in captive western gorillas

We studied post-aggression mechanisms in a captive group of western gorillas (Apenheul Primate Park, The Netherlands) and compared them with those of wild mountain gorillas (Gorilla beringei). We found the same trend for reconciliation that wild mountain gorillas show: reconciliation...

Year Published: 2006Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Cordoni, G., Palagi, E., Tarli, S. B. 2006. Reconciliation and consolation in captive western gorillas. International Journal of Primatology 27, 1365-1382.

Animal behavior research findings facilitate comprehensive captive animal care: The birth of behavioral management

Behavioral management addresses questions about animal behavior as a critical and integral component of the overall health and well-being of these animals.

Year Published: 2006Topics: Natural BehaviorAnimal Type: All/General, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Weed, J. L., O'Neill-Wagner, P. L. 2006. Animal behavior research findings facilitate comprehensive captive animal care: The birth of behavioral management. Environmental Enrichment for Nonhuman Primates. AWIC Resource series., 6.

Postconflict behavior in captive western lowland gorillas (Gorilla gorilla gorilla)

Postconflict (PC) behaviors, including reconciliation and consolation, have been observed in many primate and several nonprimate species. Using the PC-matched control (MC) method, PC behavior was examined in two groups (n=13) of captive western lowland gorillas, a species for which...

Year Published: 2006Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Mallavarapu, S., Stoinski, T. S., Bloomsmith, M. A. et al. 2006. Postconflict behavior in captive western lowland gorillas (Gorilla gorilla gorilla). American Journal of Primatology 68(8), 789-801.

Comparison of different enzyme-immunoassays for assessment of adrenocortical activity in primates based on fecal analysis

The overall aim of the present study was to assess the validity of four enzyme-immunoassays (EIAs) using antibodies raised against cortisol, corticosterone, and reduced cortisol metabolites (two group-specific antibodies) for assessing adrenocortical activity using fecal glucocorticoid metabolite (GCM) measurements in...

Year Published: 2006Animal Type: Chimpanzee, Macaque, Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Heistermann, M., Palme, R., Ganswindt, A. 2006. Comparison of different enzyme-immunoassays for assessment of adrenocortical activity in primates based on fecal analysis. Americal Journal of Primatology 68(3), 257-273.

Grooming hand clasp by bonobos of Lui Kotal, Democratic Republic of Congo

Year Published: 2006Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Fruth, B. I., Hohmann, G., Beuerlein, M. M. et al. 2006. Grooming hand clasp by bonobos of Lui Kotal, Democratic Republic of Congo . Pan Africa News 13(1), 6-8.

A note on the effect of auditory stimulation on the behaviour and welfare of zoo-housed gorillas

Auditory stimulation has long been employed as a form of therapy for humans and animals housed in institutions. Its effect on one of our closest-living relatives, the gorilla, however, is largely unknown. This study explored the effect of auditory stimulation...

Year Published: 2006Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Wells, D. L., Coleman, D., Challis, M. G. 2006. A note on the effect of auditory stimulation on the behaviour and welfare of zoo-housed gorillas. Applied Animal Behaviour Science 100(3-4), 327-332.

Non-invasive blood sampling from primates using laboratory-bred blood-sucking bugs (Dipetalogaster maximus; Reduviidae, Heteroptera)

Primates are easily stressed by the conventional veterinary blood sampling routine and consequently, measured blood parameters may be biased. In this study, we tested blood-sucking bugs (Dipetalogaster maximus) on one lemur and two ape species (Microcebus murinus, Pongo abelii, Pan...

Year Published: 2006Animal Type: Lemur, Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Thomsen, R., Voigt, C. C. 2006. Non-invasive blood sampling from primates using laboratory-bred blood-sucking bugs (Dipetalogaster maximus; Reduviidae, Heteroptera). Primates 47(4), 397-400.

Preparing New World monkeys for laboratory research

New World monkeys represent an important but often poorly understood research resource. The relatively small size and low zoonotic risk of these animals make them appealing as research subjects in a number of areas. However, historic portrayal of many of...

Year Published: 2006Topics: Anesthesia & Sedation, Handling, Husbandry & Management, Relocation & Transport, Restraint, Social Housing & Companionship, Welfare AssessmentAnimal Type: Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate, Owl Monkey, Squirrel Monkey

Citation: Tardif, S. D., Bales, K., Williams, L. et al. 2006. Preparing New World monkeys for laboratory research. ILAR Journal 47(4), 307-315.

Response to novel food and the role of social influences in common marmosets (Callithrix jacchus) and Goeldi’s monkeys (Callimico goeldii)

In this study, we aimed to (i) investigate the response to novel food in adult common marmosets and Goeldi's monkeys and (ii) assess the role of social influences. We used an experimental paradigm employed previously with capuchin monkeys and children,...

Year Published: 2007Animal Type: Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Addessi, E., Chiarotti, F., Visalberghi, E. et al. 2007. Response to novel food and the role of social influences in common marmosets (Callithrix jacchus) and Goeldi's monkeys (Callimico goeldii). American Journal of Primatology 69(11), 1210-1222.