Environmental Enrichment

Effects of environmental enrichment devices on the behavior of socially housed Macaca nemestrina [Indonesian text and summary]

As expected, the animals housed under captive conditions used the device more than the wild group did. ... In both groups, the greatest interest centered on devices with food.

Year Published: 1997Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Murakami, T., Kyes, R. C., Lelana, R. P. A. 1997. Effects of environmental enrichment devices on the behavior of socially housed Macaca nemestrina [Indonesian text and summary] . Jurnal Primatologi Indonesia 1, 22-26.

Measuring the value of enrichment for behaviorally healthy zoo chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes)

Enrichment efforts can be worthwhile even in already enriched environments.

Year Published: 1997Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: McKenzie, B. A., Markowitz, H. 1997. Measuring the value of enrichment for behaviorally healthy zoo chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes). American Journal of Primatology 42, 133 (Abstract).

Utilizing outdoor plantings for behavioral enrichment

In the past nine years, the plants have successfully grown to cover much of the surface of the exhibit area. ... We noted that pumpkin plants were one of the most favorite plants. ... In addition to eating the plants,...

Year Published: 1997Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Roberts, B. 1997. Utilizing outdoor plantings for behavioral enrichment. ChimpanZoo Conference Proceedings, 59-61.

Effective feeding enrichment for non-human primates: A brief review

There is a growing awareness that non-human primates kept in zoos and laboratories deserve more species-appropriate stimulation because of their biological adaptation to a challenging environment. Numerous attempts have been made to effectively emulate the gathering and processing aspects of...

Year Published: 1997Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Baboon, Capuchin, Chimpanzee, Lemur, Macaque, Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate, Owl Monkey, Squirrel Monkey, Vervet (African Green Monkey)

Citation: Reinhardt, V., Roberts, A. 1997. Effective feeding enrichment for non-human primates: A brief review. Animal Welfare 6(3), 265-272.

Species-adequate housing and handling conditions for Old World nonhuman primates kept in research institutions

Practical recommendations to address five basic characteristics of Old World primates in the laboratory setting: a) social disposition, b) semi-arboreal lifestyle, c) complex living environment, d) intelligence, e) sensitivity to distress.

Year Published: 1997Topics: Animal Training, Environmental Enrichment, Housing, Social Housing & CompanionshipAnimal Type: Baboon, Macaque, Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Reinhardt, V. 1997. Species-adequate housing and handling conditions for Old World nonhuman primates kept in research institutions. In: Comfortable Quarters for Laboratory Animals, Eighth Edition. Reinhardt, V. (ed), 85-93. Animal Welfare Institute, Washington, DC.

A comparison of the effects of simple versus complex environmental enrichment on the behaviour of group-housed, subadult rhesus macaques

Enrichment of the environments of captive primates is currently of interest as both a basic and an applied research question, particularly when social and inanimate enhancements are used simultaneously. We measured the hehavioural effects of two intensities of inanimate enrichment...

Year Published: 1997Topics: Environmental Enrichment, Social Housing & CompanionshipAnimal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Schapiro, S. J., Bloomsmith, M. A., Suarez, S. A. et al. 1997. A comparison of the effects of simple versus complex environmental enrichment on the behaviour of group-housed, subadult rhesus macaques. Animal Welfare 6, 17-28.

Control and complexity in novel object enrichment

We discuss the properties of controllability and complexity in novel object enrichment, their definition and present a critique of previous work related to them.

Year Published: 1997Topics: Environmental Enrichment, Social Housing & CompanionshipAnimal Type: All/General

Citation: Sambrook, T. D., Buchanan-Smith, H. M. 1997. Control and complexity in novel object enrichment. Animal Welfare 6(3), 207-216.

Abnormal behavior in a captive chimpanzee colony

The purpose of this study was to link abnormal behaviors often expressed by chimpanzees living in captive environments to factors related to their care and housing. Individuals who had spent more time with their mothers had less abnormal behavior. Access...

Year Published: 1997Topics: Abnormal/Problematic Behavior, Environmental Enrichment, Housing, Husbandry & Management, Rearing & Weaning, Social Housing & CompanionshipAnimal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Warniment, A., Brent, L. 1997. Abnormal behavior in a captive chimpanzee colony. The Newsletter 8(3), 1-3.

Recreation for rhesus monkeys

Foraging log: We took a section of a tree trunk or branch and drilled a bunch of 1-inch-deep holes. ... The log is hung from the top of the monkey's cage.. Treats can then be put in the holes. Our...

Year Published: 1997Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Wages, J. 1997. Recreation for rhesus monkeys. The Shape of Enrichment 6(3), 6.

Food, behavioral enrichment, and primates: Some guidelines

Enrichment foods must be incorporated into the daily ration as part of the diet; they should encourage natural foraging behaviors and extend the amount of time an animal spends feeding/foraging.

Year Published: 1997Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Toddes, B., Power, M. L., Lintzenich, B. 1997. Food, behavioral enrichment, and primates: Some guidelines. Proceedings of the Second Conference of the Nutrition Advisory Group/ American Zoo and Aquarium Association on Zoo and Wildlife (NAG/AZA) 3, 1-16.