Other Nonhuman Primate

Effect of ketamine anesthesia on daily food intake in Macaca mulatta and Cercopithecus aethiops

This study was designed to measure ketamine's effect on daily food intake, a parameter that reflects and influences animal well-being and directly impacts research studies... The results indicate that ketamine anesthesia is associated with a prolonged reduction in daily food...

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

Citation: Springer, D. A., Baker, K. C. 2007. Effect of ketamine anesthesia on daily food intake in Macaca mulatta and Cercopithecus aethiops . American Journal of Primatology 69(10), 1080-1092.

The maintenance of social bonds in adult pairs of captive cotton-top tamarins (Saguinus oedipus)

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

Citation: Shibata, C., Ford, S. M. 2007. The maintenance of social bonds in adult pairs of captive cotton-top tamarins (Saguinus oedipus). American Journal of Physical Anthropology Supplement(44), 217.

Welfare of apes in captive environments: Comments on, and by, a specific group of apes

A long-term cultural study with bonobos suggests less intellectual divergence from humans than currently postulated. The bonobo study reveals what ape culture can become, which should affect future welfare considerations. Development of a languaged bonobo culture allows these nonhuman animals...

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

Citation: Savage-Rumbaugh, S., Wamba, K., Wamba, P. et al. 2007. Welfare of apes in captive environments: Comments on, and by, a specific group of apes. Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science 10(1), 7-19.

Enrichment for Sumatran orangutans at Perth Zoo

Year Published: 2007Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Roberts, C. 2007. Enrichment for Sumatran orangutans at Perth Zoo. Australian Primatology 18(1), 24-25 (Abstract).

Orangutan enrichment: rope art

Year Published: 2007Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Pizzutto, C. S., Sgal, M. G. F. G., Prist, P. R. et al. 2007. Orangutan enrichment: rope art. Shape of Enrichment 16(3), 7.

Components of an animal training program at a large institution

The application of positive reinforcement training (PRT) has increased in zoological, laboratory, and research settings in recent years, however there is little literature pertaining to the development and implementation of such programs. Over the past year, Yerkes National Primate Research...

Year Published: 2007Topics: Animal TrainingAnimal Type: Baboon, Capuchin, Chimpanzee, Lemur, Macaque, Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate, Owl Monkey, Squirrel Monkey, Vervet (African Green Monkey)

Citation: McMillan, J. L., Perlman, J. E., Bloomsmith, M. A. 2007. Components of an animal training program at a large institution. American Journal of Primatology 69(S1), 117. (30th Meeting of the American Society of Primatologists Scientific Program, Abstract #177)

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

Overall, findings suggest that olfactory stimulation in the form of odour-impregnated cloths has little effect on the behaviour of captive gorillas. This raises questions over the value of olfactory stimulation as a useful method of environmental enrichment for this species.

Year Published: 2007Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Wells, D. L., Hepper, P. G., Coleman, D. et al. 2007. A note on the effect of olfactory stimulation on the behaviour and welfare of zoo-housed gorillas. Applied Animal Behaviour Science 106(1-3), 155-160.

A brief note on the effects of novel enrichment on an unwanted behaviour of captive bonobos

Animals in captivity may show undesirable behaviour when they are not sufficiently challenged, making it essential for their well-being to provide daily enrichment to zoo animals. Primates need a regular replacement with novel enrichment objects to prevent them from getting...

Year Published: 2008Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Csatádi, K., Leus, K., Pereboom, J. J. M. 2008. A brief note on the effects of novel enrichment on an unwanted behaviour of captive bonobos. Applied Animal Behaviour Science 112(1-2), 201-204.

Effect of environmental enrichment on behavioral and endocrine aspects of a captive orangutan (Pongo pygmaeus)

Our results demonstrate that, after enrichment, Karen was observed at the top of the trees 97.64% of the time, a value similar to that found by Gippoliti (2000) in free-ranging orangutans, who remained day and night up to 10 meters...

Year Published: 2008Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Schilbach Pizzutto, C., Nichi, M., Geronymo Sgai, M. G. F. et al. 2008. Effect of environmental enrichment on behavioral and endocrine aspects of a captive orangutan (Pongo pygmaeus) . Laboratory Primate Newsletter 47(2), 10-13.

Assessing animal welfare in a captive primate: an analysis of stress related behaviour in Mandrillus sphinx

Year Published: 2008Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Pansini, R., De Ruiter, J. R. 2008. Assessing animal welfare in a captive primate: an analysis of stress related behaviour in Mandrillus sphinx. Primate Eye 96, 256.