Other Nonhuman Primate

Prevalence and characteristics of hair plucking in captive bonobos (Pan paniscus) in North American zoos

When primates exhibit hair loss and are observed to engage in self or social hair plucking (a rapid jerking away of the hair shaft and follicle by the hand or mouth, often accompanied by inspection, and consumption) the altered appearance,...

Year Published: 2018Topics: Abnormal/Problematic BehaviorAnimal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Brand, C. M., Marchant, L. F. 2018. Prevalence and characteristics of hair plucking in captive bonobos (Pan paniscus) in North American zoos. American Journal of Primatology 80(4), e22751.

Gibbon aggression during introductions: An international survey

Little is known regarding the prevalence of aggression seen during introductions of captive gibbons (Hylobatidae). In this study, an online survey was developed to quantify and collect contextual details regarding the frequency and types of aggression seen during introductions of...

Year Published: 2016Topics: Social Housing & CompanionshipAnimal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Harl, H., Stevens, L., Margulis, S. W. et al. 2016. Gibbon aggression during introductions: An international survey. Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science 19(3), 260-270.

Assessment of environmental enrichment for different primate species under low budget: A case study

The 2011 European Union Zoo Inquiry presented evidence that most zoos fail to achieve adequate levels of nonhuman animal welfare. Appropriate environmental enrichment (EE) can play a role in the promotion of welfare. However, financial and staff constraints frequently make...

Year Published: 2018Topics: Abnormal/Problematic Behavior, Environmental Enrichment, Natural BehaviorAnimal Type: Lemur, Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Costa, R., Sousa, C., Llorente, M. 2018. Assessment of environmental enrichment for different primate species under low budget: A case study. Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science 21(2), 185-199.

Does mirror enrichment improve primate well-being? Animal Welfare 25(2), 163-170

Primates are highly social animals and appropriate enrichment is required to ensure their psychological well-being. Mirrors are sometimes used as social or sensory environmental enrichment. In this paper we investigate the suitability of mirrors as enrichment for captive primates, by...

Year Published: 2016Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Baboon, Capuchin, Chimpanzee, Lemur, Macaque, Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate, Owl Monkey, Squirrel Monkey, Vervet (African Green Monkey)

Citation: de Groot, B., Cheyne, S. M. 2016. Does mirror enrichment improve primate well-being? Animal Welfare 25(2), 163-170.

A review of population control methods in captive-housed primates

The success of breeding primates in captivity has led to a surplus number of animals in collections. This review examines published journals and key books to investigate the various methods of primate population control. Hormonal, surgical and separation methods are...

Year Published: 2016Topics: Husbandry & Management, ReproductionAnimal Type: Baboon, Capuchin, Chimpanzee, Lemur, Macaque, Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate, Owl Monkey, Squirrel Monkey, Vervet (African Green Monkey)

Citation: Wallace, P. Y., Asa, C. S., Agnew, M. et al. 2016. A review of population control methods in captive-housed primates. Animal Welfare 25(1), 7-20.

Almost Human

Almost all of the primates like companionship, but there is good reason to believe that the gorilla cannot live normally without it. He becomes sulky, despondent, and - like chimpanzees or orang-utans captured when adult - he may refuse to...

Year Published: 1925Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Yerkes, R. M. 1925. Almost Human. Jonathan Cape, London, UK.

The behavior of the Mountain Gorilla

Excellent overview of the species-typical behavior of wild gorillas.

Year Published: 1965Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Schaller, G. B. 1965. The behavior of the Mountain Gorilla. In: Primate Behavior - Field Studies of Monkeys and Apes. De Vore, I. (ed), 324-367. Holt, Rinehart and Winston, New York, NY.

Behaviour and ecology of the wild patas monkey, Erythrocebus patas, in Uganda

Excellent overview of the natural behavior of wild patas monkeys.

Year Published: 1968Topics: Natural BehaviorAnimal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Hall, K. R. 1968. Behaviour and ecology of the wild patas monkey, Erythrocebus patas, in Uganda. In: Primates - Studies in Adaptation and Variability. Jay, P. C. (ed), 32-119. Holt, Rinehart and Winston, New York, NY.

The Nilgiri langur (Presbytis johnii) of South India

Excellent overview of the species-typical behavior of wild langurs. Weaning was completed when the Nilgiri langur was approximately one year old. ... Juveniles often retained ties with the mother even after a successive infant was born.

Year Published: 1970Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Poirier, F. E. 1970. The Nilgiri langur (Presbytis johnii) of South India. In: Primate Behavior: Developments in Field and Laboratory Research, Volume 1. Rosenblum, L. A. (ed), 251-383. Academic Press, New York, NY.

Social cohesion and the structure of attention

Papers mainly derived from material presented at a conference sponsored by the Association of Social Anthropologists of the Commonwealth which was held at St. John's College, Oxford, 4-11 July 1973.

Year Published: 1975Topics: Natural Behavior, Social Housing & CompanionshipAnimal Type: Baboon, Capuchin, Chimpanzee, Gibbon, Lemur, Macaque, Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate, Owl Monkey, Squirrel Monkey, Vervet (African Green Monkey)

Citation: Chance, M. R. A. 1975. Social cohesion and the structure of attention. In: Biosocial Anthropology. Fox, R. (ed), 93-113. John Wiley and Sons, New York, NY.