Environmental Enrichment

A regulatory viewpoint on environmental stimulation in preclinical toxicology studies

In truth, there are probably not too many genuine, insurmountable obstacles [to greater implementation of enrichment]. Some of those currently cited are historical - 'we've managed OK up to now; why change things?' Some are financial ... Some are practical...

Year Published: 2001Topics: Environmental Enrichment, Regulations & Ethical ReviewAnimal Type: All/General

Citation: Jones, D. 2001. A regulatory viewpoint on environmental stimulation in preclinical toxicology studies. Animal Technology 52, 41-42.

Mr. Sockies for Chimpanzees

The Primate Foundation of Arizona (PFA) makes Mr. Sockies for chimpanzees. They consist of a food treat (popcorn, pretzel, crackers, etc...) knotted inside a sock or small piece of fabric (10' or less). The legs of old jeans work well....

Year Published: 2001Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Howell, S. M., Fritz, J. 2001. Mr. Sockies for Chimpanzees. Primate Enrichment Network (PEN), Item #: A108.

A community-based occupational enrichment program for captive chimpanzees

Providing sufficient materials for a relatively large number [76] of animals can be difficult and costly in terms of staff time and materials. To relieve the financial burden, our enrichment program relies on donated materials or those purchased at relatively...

Year Published: 2001Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Howell, S., Fritz, J., Schwandt, M. et al. 2001. A community-based occupational enrichment program for captive chimpanzees. Lab Animal 30(8), 30-33.

Environmental Enrichment for Caged Rhesus Macaques (Macaca Mulatta) – Photographic Documentation and Literature Review (Second Edition)

A collection of 108 photos addressing all aspects of environmental enrichment for caged rhesus macaques. Environmental enrichment is the provision of stimuli that promote the expression of species-appropriate behavioral and mental activities in an understimulating environment [p. 1].This collection of...

Year Published: 2001Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Reinhardt, V. , Reinhardt, A. 2001. Environmental Enrichment for Caged Rhesus Macaques (Macaca Mulatta) - Photographic Documentation and Literature Review (Second Edition). Animal Welfare Institute, Washington, DC.

Environmental enrichment during separtion in captive common marmosets (Callithrix jacchus): Behavioural and physiological aspects

In the social condition, the animals tended to show an increased heart rate, presumably resulting from competion over access to the foraging device.

Year Published: 2001Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Queyras, A., Bernarducci, R., Vitale, A. 2001. Environmental enrichment during separtion in captive common marmosets (Callithrix jacchus): Behavioural and physiological aspects. Folia Primatologica 72(3), 151-152. (Primate Meeting Abstract)

Behavioural responses of captive marmosets to environmental enrichment

This paper will report a study aimed at improving caging design for common marmosets (Callithrix jacchus). Evaluation of the effects of different internal cage designs on activity and other behavioural measures of marmosets were examined. Twelve subjects were tested, 6...

Year Published: 2001Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Pines, M. K., Rogers, L. 2001. Behavioural responses of captive marmosets to environmental enrichment. Australian Primatology 14(4), 2 (Abstract).

Prima hedrons, puzzle feeders and television as environmental enrichment forcaptive African Green Monkeys

The prima hedrons had no significant effect on any of the behaviours investigated. These were infrequently used as objects for playing, resting or observation. In contrast, the puzzle feeders were frequently used by the youngsters and avoided by the adult...

Year Published: 2001Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Vervet (African Green Monkey)

Citation: Plesker, R., Herzog, A. 2001. Prima hedrons, puzzle feeders and television as environmental enrichment forcaptive African Green Monkeys. Primate Eye 74, 4 (Abstract).

Introduction of two wooden climbing frames as environmental enrichment for captive chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes) and its assessment

Year Published: 2001Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Ochiai, O. T., Matsuzawa, T. 2001. Introduction of two wooden climbing frames as environmental enrichment for captive chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes) and its assessment. Japanese Journal of Animal Psychology 51(1), 1-9.

Philosophy of environmental enrichment: Past, present, and future

Research on enrichment supports the supposition that an enriched environment does indeed contribute to a captive animals well-being. Critical elements of effective environmental enrichment are 1) assessing the animals natural history, individual history, and exhibit constraints and 2) providing species-appropriate...

Year Published: 2001Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: All/General

Citation: Mellen, J. D., MacPhee, M. S. 2001. Philosophy of environmental enrichment: Past, present, and future. Zoo Biology 20, 211-226.

Alternative housing for ferrets

Using Rubbermaid 20-bushel tubes and simple enrichment objects, a ferret-adequate group-housing environment is described.

Year Published: 2001Topics: Environmental Enrichment, HousingAnimal Type: Ferret

Citation: Baker, D. 2001. Alternative housing for ferrets. Contemporary Topics in Laboratory Animal Science 40(4), 90 (Abstract).