Publications

A vocabulary of abnormal behaviors in restrictively reared chimpanzees

Behavioral disorders of chimpanzees are listed and clearly described. Even relatively complex laboratory environments, in the absence of opportunity for interaction with conspecifics, disrupt and seriously damage psychological processes in the chimpanzee. ..Chimpanzees that exhibit the more severe behavioral pathologies...

Year Published: 1982Animal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Walsh, S., Bramblett, C. A., Alford, P. L. 1982. A vocabulary of abnormal behaviors in restrictively reared chimpanzees. American Journal of Primatology 3, 315-319.

Reproductive performance in capture-acclimated female rhesus monkeys

Animals quickly learn to extend their legs [while being restrained to the front of the transport box] and after only a few trials volunteer their legs readily.

Year Published: 1982Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Walker, M. L., Gordon, T. P., Wilson, M. E. 1982. Reproductive performance in capture-acclimated female rhesus monkeys. Journal of Medical Primatology 11, 291-302.

Differential effects of chemical and physical restraint on carbohydrate tolerance testing in nonhuman primates

Restraint of nonhuman primates may introduce major variables to complicate experimentation or clinical testing such as during the repeated blood samplings necessary for carbohydrate tolerance testing (p. 263). Chemical restraint with ketamine prevented the establishment of definitive baseline plasma glucose...

Year Published: 1982Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Streett, J. W., Jonas, A. M. 1982. Differential effects of chemical and physical restraint on carbohydrate tolerance testing in nonhuman primates. Laboratory Animal Science 32, 263-266.

Triadic interactions in captive Barbary macaques (Macaca sylvana): “”Agonistic buffering””

This study presents data on the expression of male-immature triadic interactions, previously termed agonistic buffering, in a captiveMacaca sylvanusgroup. Agonistic buffering has been hypothesized as inhibiting or modifying the expression of aggression. This was tested by examining (1) the dominance...

Year Published: 1982Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Smith, E. O., Peffer-Smith, P. G. 1982. Triadic interactions in captive Barbary macaques (Macaca sylvana): "Agonistic buffering". American Journal of Primatology 2, 99-107.

Stereotypy in monkeys and humans

Stereotyped movements are described in monkeys and humans and are classified as arising from constraint, sensory deprivation in infancy, amphetamine treatment or psychotic states. It is argued that, with the exception of cage stereotypies, stereotyped behaviour is evidence of abnormality...

Year Published: 1982Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Ridley, R. M., Baker, H. F. 1982. Stereotypy in monkeys and humans. Psychological Medicine 12, 61-72.

Tool use by captive chimpanzees at an artificial termite mound

The design of a simple but effective termite mound is described. The artificial mound proved to be a viable simulation of the naturally occurring mounds, with most of the chimpanzees exploiting the food in the mound by using tools over...

Year Published: 1982Animal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Nash, V. J. 1982. Tool use by captive chimpanzees at an artificial termite mound. Zoo Biology 1, 211-221.

A flexible restraint chair for the cynomolgus monkey (Macaca fascicularis)

There is a general consensus that restraint chairs should be used only where necessary, since they inherently cause monkeys physical and emotional stress. Authors found that the animals showed restless sleeping patterns which persisted despite our attempts to adapt the...

Year Published: 1982Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Nakamura, R. K., Coates, R., Crawford, H. et al. 1982. A flexible restraint chair for the cynomolgus monkey (Macaca fascicularis). Journal of Medical Primatology 11, 178-185.

Assessment of glucoregulation in rhesus monkeys sedated with Ketamine

Ketamine also did not affect basal glucose values in diabetic monkeys.

Year Published: 1982Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Kemnitz, J. W., Kraemer, G. W. 1982. Assessment of glucoregulation in rhesus monkeys sedated with Ketamine. American Journal of Primatology 3, 201-210.

The reproductive physiology of the common marmoset Callithrix jacchus in captivity

Monkeys were adapted to a restraint device for blood sampling. Measurement of adrenocortical hormones and prolactin show that the animals are not affected by stress in these procedures [blood collection, palpation]. No supportive data are provided.

Year Published: 1982Animal Type: Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Hearn, J. P. 1982. The reproductive physiology of the common marmoset Callithrix jacchus in captivity. International Zoo Yearbook 22, 138-143.

Baboon sleeping site preferences and relationships to primate grouping patterns

Baboons select nocturnal roosts with characteristics which suggest that choices of alternatives are based primarily upon their degree of security from predation. Sites chosen, in decreasing order of preference, are steep cliff faces, emerging trees, closed canopy forest trees and...

Year Published: 1982Animal Type: Baboon, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Hamilton, W. J. 1982. Baboon sleeping site preferences and relationships to primate grouping patterns. American Journal of Primatology 3, 41-53.