Publications

New methodology for measuring blood pressure in awake baboons with use of behavioral training techniques

Training protocols are described to ensure cooperation of 10 single-housed baboons during blood pressure measurement in the homecage.

Year Published: 1990Topics: Animal Training, Biological Sampling & Physiological MeasurementAnimal Type: Baboon, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Turkkan, J. S. 1990. New methodology for measuring blood pressure in awake baboons with use of behavioral training techniques. Journal of Medical Primatology 19, 455-466.

Environmental Enrichment (Videotape With Commentary)

A demonstration of some feeding enrichment possibilities for various zoo animals, including marmosets.

Year Published: 1990Animal Type: All/General, Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: UFAW [Universities Federation for Animal Welfare] 1990. Environmental Enrichment (Videotape With Commentary) . Countywise Communication.Available on loan from Animal Care Audio-Visual Materials, WRPRC, 1220 Capitol Court, Madison, WI 53715, USA, Potters Bar, UK.

Xenospecific enrichment at the Primate Research Institute

Nursery reared, single-housed and group-housed chimpanzees were exposed to a puppy after careful prior familiarization. ... The complete physical introduction [with single-caged subject] initially resulted in tugs-of-war over toys and blankets. The chimpanzee would alternately grimace, whimper-woo, or initiate play...

Year Published: 1990Topics: Social Housing & CompanionshipAnimal Type: Chimpanzee, Dog, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Struthers, E. J., Rodriguez, P., Cooper, P. et al. 1990. Xenospecific enrichment at the Primate Research Institute. Laboratory Primate Newsletter 29(2), 14-15.

Training female lowland gorillas to urinate on request

This method facilitates daily urine collection and minimizes the amount of time each female is isolated from her social group. [Training protocol is described.]

Year Published: 1990Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Sunde, V. H., Sievert, J. L. 1990. Training female lowland gorillas to urinate on request. Proceedings: Columbus Zoo Gorilla Workshop, A-6.

The effects of temporary space reduction on lowland gorilla socialization

Successful integration protocols of juveniles and a mature female into established groups are clearly outlined. Reducing the enclosure size appears to have a number of benefits. The reduction in agonistic behaviour by all individuals, as well as the time needed...

Year Published: 1990Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Sutherland, R. 1990. The effects of temporary space reduction on lowland gorilla socialization. Proceedings: Columbus Zoo Gorilla Workshop, 151-160.

Primate enrichment: Using novel stimuli for behavioral modification in captive gibbons

Year Published: 1991Animal Type: Gibbon, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Burd, L., Moore, D. 1991. Primate enrichment: Using novel stimuli for behavioral modification in captive gibbons. American Zoo and Aquarium Association (AZA) Regional Conference Proceedings, 505-511.

A field study on the red-bellied tamarin, Saguinus l

Tamarins spent 90% of their time in the upper half of their 186 cm-high cages when observations were made from a hide.

Year Published: 1991Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Buchanan-Smith, H. M. 1991. A field study on the red-bellied tamarin, Saguinus l. labiatus, in Boliva. International Journal of Primatology 12, 259-276.

Increasing food foraging activities in caged Macaca fascicularis

Year Published: 1991Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Brokenshire, B. 1991. Increasing food foraging activities in caged Macaca fascicularis. Australian Primatology 6(3), 19-20.

Woodchip bedding as enrichment for captive chimpanzees

Abnormal behavior and environmental manipulation were significantly lower during the woodchip [not mixed with food] condition.

Year Published: 1991Topics: Abnormal/Problematic Behavior, Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Brent, L., Eichberg, J. W. 1991. Woodchip bedding as enrichment for captive chimpanzees. American Journal of Primatology 24, 91-92.

Evaluation of a chimpanzee enrichment enclosure

A large, three-part playground for captive chimpanzees was constructed and evaluated in terms of area use and behavior changes. Comparative behavioral samples were obtained on 38 subjects in the existing indoor-outdoor run and in the enclosure. The chimpanzees used the...

Year Published: 1991Topics: Environmental Enrichment, HousingAnimal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Brent, L., Lee, D. R., Eichberg, J. W. 1991. Evaluation of a chimpanzee enrichment enclosure . Journal of Medical Primatology 20(1), 29-34.