Environmental Enrichment

Using enrichment as a management tool

Several puzzle feeding arrangements are described.

Year Published: 2002Topics: Environmental Enrichment

Citation: Jones, P., Pazzaglia, D., Richards, B. 2002. Using enrichment as a management tool. Animal Keepers' Forum 29(4), 166-169.

Environmental enrichment program for squirrel monkeys (Saimiri sciureus and Saimiri boliviensis) in captivity

The aim of our study was to decrease or eliminate 'undesirable behaviour'. .. The use of the outdoor recreation cage was highly beneficial for the primates. .. In the Saimiri boliviensis females, there was an increase in undesirable behaviours, such...

Year Published: 2002Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Squirrel Monkey

Citation: Iglesias, D., Gil-Burmann, C. 2002. Environmental enrichment program for squirrel monkeys (Saimiri sciureus and Saimiri boliviensis) in captivity. Folia Primatologica 73(6), 291-292. (Primate Meeting Abstract)

The effect of music on the behavior of captive chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes)

Results suggest music has a significant effect on behavior of captive chimpanzees. It resulted in decreased aggression and active exploratory behavior and increased inactive resting and social behavior (principally social grooming). These effects were predominant for adult males during morning...

Year Published: 2002Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Howell, S., Roeder, E., Nelson, C. et al. 2002. The effect of music on the behavior of captive chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes). American Journal of Primatology 57, 83-84 (Abstract).

Proactive compliance: A team program approach to revitalize primate enrichment

An enrichment plan founded on the USDA Final Report on the Environmental Enhancement to Promote the Psychological Well-being of Nonhuman primates was proactively instituted. Our revitalized plan is running smoothly.

Year Published: 2002Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Hopper, K. J. 2002. Proactive compliance: A team program approach to revitalize primate enrichment. Contemporary Topics in Laboratory Animal Science 41(4), 79 (Abstract).

Effects of nutrition enrichment on the activity of a group of red ruffed lemurs (Varecia variegata rubra)

Boxes with food and whole fruits were placed/hung at high levels of the enclosure.

Year Published: 2002Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Lemur, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Perbellini, R., Grassi, D., Caltran, E. et al. 2002. Effects of nutrition enrichment on the activity of a group of red ruffed lemurs (Varecia variegata rubra). Folia Primatologica 73(6), 331-332. (Primate Meeting Abstract)

New uses for old fire hoses

Year Published: 2002Topics: Environmental Enrichment

Citation: Pappas, K. 2002. New uses for old fire hoses. The Shape of Enrichment 11(3), 1-2.

The Environmental Enrichment Committee

Although many enrichment strategies have been used prior to the formation of the committee, having the facility director formally authorize the committee gave the members credibility with the Principle Investigators, resources for program development, and time allotments for meetings and...

Year Published: 2002Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: All/General

Citation: Steward, K. L. 2002. The Environmental Enrichment Committee. Proceedings of the World Congress on Alternatives and Animal Use in the Life Sciences, 106 (Abstract).

Effects of social manipulations and environmental enrichment on behavior and cell-mediated immune responses in rhesus macaques

In general, enrichment of the inanimate environment with toys, structures, foraging devices, and/or videotapes increased the amount of species-typical behavior expressed by the monkeys, but did not affect their immune responses. Housing monkeys socially, on the other hand, not only...

Year Published: 2002Topics: Environmental Enrichment, Social Housing & CompanionshipAnimal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Schapiro, S. J. 2002. Effects of social manipulations and environmental enrichment on behavior and cell-mediated immune responses in rhesus macaques. Pharmacology, Biochemistry and Behavior 73, 271-278.

Providing enrichment for Louis the orangutan

Year Published: 2002Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Takacs, R. 2002. Providing enrichment for Louis the orangutan. The Shape of Enrichment 11(1), 10-11.

Vasectomies as part of an environmental enrichment plan for primates

Pair housing following vasectomy has also been implemented for adult male [rhesus] macaques that engaged in self-injurious behavior (SIB). The incidence of SIB was significantly decreased or eliminated following these interventions.

Year Published: 2002Topics: Abnormal/Problematic Behavior, Environmental Enrichment, Social Housing & CompanionshipAnimal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Weed, J. L., Byrum, R., Parrish, S. et al. 2002. Vasectomies as part of an environmental enrichment plan for primates. American Journal of Primatology 57, 41 (Abstract).