Squirrel Monkey

The resocialization and rehabilitation of humanized and abused primates

Author presents case histories of Primarily Primate's treatment of individual primates with problems common to humanized and abused primates. Among the methods effectively used were gradual introduction to other primates, (sometimes with the use of portable cages), surrogate mothers, territorial...

Year Published: 1993Topics: Social Housing & CompanionshipAnimal Type: Baboon, Capuchin, Chimpanzee, Lemur, Macaque, Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate, Owl Monkey, Squirrel Monkey, Vervet (African Green Monkey)

Citation: Swett, W. W. 1993. The resocialization and rehabilitation of humanized and abused primates. Humane Innovations and Alternatives in Animal Experimentation 7, 440-443.

Reasons and risks associated with manipulating captive primates’ social environments

Review of the implications of experimental or management-related manipulations of the social environment of captive primates for the animals' welfare. Relatively little empirical work has been done on the effects of manipulation of the social environment. The data currently available...

Year Published: 1993Topics: Husbandry & Management, Social Housing & CompanionshipAnimal Type: Baboon, Capuchin, Chimpanzee, Lemur, Macaque, Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate, Owl Monkey, Squirrel Monkey, Vervet (African Green Monkey)

Citation: Visalberghi, E., Anderson, J. R. 1993. Reasons and risks associated with manipulating captive primates' social environments. Animal Welfare 2(1), 3-15 .

Recycled plastic cages and environmental enrichment devices

Although the production and use of recycled plastic lumber is still in its infancy, our experience indicates that this is an ideal material for the construction of environmental enrichment devices for monkeys ... especially in outdoor facilities and zoological collections.

Year Published: 1994Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Baboon, Capuchin, Macaque, Marmoset, Other Nonhuman Primate, Owl Monkey, Squirrel Monkey, Vervet (African Green Monkey)

Citation: Kessler, M. J., Nieves, P., Bercovitch, R. et al. 1994. Recycled plastic cages and environmental enrichment devices. Lab Animal 23(9), 56-58.

Psychological and hormonal aspects of hierarchy formation in groups of male squirrel monkeys

Five triads were established by releasing simultaneously three previously pair-housed males into large cages. Males of newly formed trios spent an average of 44% of their time huddling in affilative contact with male cagemates.

Year Published: 1994Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Squirrel Monkey

Citation: Lyons, D. M., Mendoza, S. P., Mason, W. A. 1994. Psychological and hormonal aspects of hierarchy formation in groups of male squirrel monkeys. American Journal of Primatology 32, 109-122.

Traditional handling procedures of laboratory nonhuman primates are an intrinsic source of distress: What can be done?

With some professional expertise and goodwill, there should be no real need to resort to forceful restraint when doing research with nonhuman primates.

Year Published: 1994Topics: Animal Training, RestraintAnimal Type: Baboon, Capuchin, Chimpanzee, Lemur, Macaque, Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate, Owl Monkey, Squirrel Monkey, Vervet (African Green Monkey)

Citation: Reinhardt, V. 1994. Traditional handling procedures of laboratory nonhuman primates are an intrinsic source of distress: What can be done? In Touch 1(4), 1 & 6-7.

A garden of enrichment

The animals are spending a lot of time searching for different species of plants, not only because of their medicinal compounds but also because of their taste. Both seeking out and eating the herbs can occupy a lot of the...

Year Published: 1994Topics: Environmental Enrichment, Husbandry & ManagementAnimal Type: Capuchin, Macaque, Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate, Owl Monkey, Squirrel Monkey

Citation: Vermeer, J. 1994. A garden of enrichment. The Shape of Enrichment 3(4), 10-11.

Enrichment options: Small primate feeder

An 'eggplant feeder' is described.

Year Published: 1995Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Squirrel Monkey

Citation: Dorian, C. 1995. Enrichment options: Small primate feeder. Animal Keepers' Forum 22(1), 12.

Restraint and Handling of Wild and Domestic Animals (Second Edition)

Photographic documentation of enforced restraint and handling techniques.

Year Published: 1995Animal Type: All/General, Amphibian, Baboon, Bird, Capuchin, Cat, Cattle, Chimpanzee, Chinchilla, Crocodile & Alligator, Dog, Equine, Fish, Gerbil, Gibbon, Goat, Guinea Pig, Hamster, Lemur, Lizard, Macaque, Marine Mammal, Marmoset, Mole Rat, Mouse, Nonhuman Primate, Other Animal, Other Nonhuman Primate, Other Rodent, Owl Monkey, Pig, Rabbit, Rat, Reptile, Rodent, Sheep, Snake, Squirrel Monkey, Turtle & Tortoise, Vervet (African Green Monkey)

Citation: Fowler, M. E. 1995. Restraint and Handling of Wild and Domestic Animals (Second Edition). Iowa State University Press, Ames, IA.

Environmental enhancement for laboratory-housed squirrel monkeys: Fifteen-year retrospective analysis of procedures

The squirrel monkeys are housed in runs that allow them to travel from one cage to another. This allows for large (40 to 60 monkeys) multi-male, multi-female groups similar to those found in the wild. Each run is covered with...

Year Published: 1995Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Squirrel Monkey

Citation: Ricker, R. B., Williams, L. E., Brady, A. G. et al. 1995. Environmental enhancement for laboratory-housed squirrel monkeys: Fifteen-year retrospective analysis of procedures. Contemporary Topics in Laboratory Animal Science 34(4), 55 (Abstract).

A method for using a pole housing apparatus to establish compatible pairs among squirrel monkeys

Pair formation protocol in a pole-and-collar housing system is described. Pair housing the animals has not interfered with research. During nine treatments with an identical test compound, singly housed animals lost significantly more weight on average than did pair housed...

Year Published: 1996Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Squirrel Monkey

Citation: Gwinn, L. A. 1996. A method for using a pole housing apparatus to establish compatible pairs among squirrel monkeys. Contemporary Topics in Laboratory Animal Science 35(4), 61 (Abstract).