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Physiology and environmental enrichment of rhesus monkeys on board the Space Shuttle (1992)

Viso, M., Florence, G.

Abstract

The two animals will be able to see each other through a transparent window. Video monitors which can be controlled using a joystick will serve as enrichment. Preliminary tests have shown that trained animals are able to feed themselves using this system.

Published
1992

Animal Type
Macaque, Nonhuman Primate
Topic
Environmental Enrichment

Citation
Viso, M., Florence, G. 1992. Physiology and environmental enrichment of rhesus monkeys on board the Space Shuttle. Folia Primatologica 58(3), 162-163. (Primate Meeting Abstract)

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