Environmental Enrichment

Enriching the lives of prosimian primates

Year Published: 2003Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Lemur, Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Dill, E. 2003. Enriching the lives of prosimian primates. The Shape of Enrichment 12(2), 1-6.

The puzzle-feeder as feeding enrichment for common marmosets (Callithrix jacchus): a pilot study

The use of a puzzle-feeder, as feeding enrichment, was investigated in three families of captive common marmosets (Callithrix jacchus). The study was carried out as a simultaneous choice test between two cages: one contained the puzzle-feeder, the other contained the...

Year Published: 2003Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: de Rosa, C., Vitale, A., Puopolo, M. 2003. The puzzle-feeder as feeding enrichment for common marmosets (Callithrix jacchus): a pilot study. Laboratory Animals 37, 100-107.

Diet-based enrichment ideas for small primates

Based on our findings, we have fine-tuned our enrichment programme for these species, and activity rates, as well as the general health of the animals, have improved accordingly. No data are included in this article.

Year Published: 2003Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Craig, J., Reed, C. 2003. Diet-based enrichment ideas for small primates. International Zoo News 50(1), 16-20.

Strain-specific aggressive behaviour of male mice submitted to different husbandry procedures

We used postcleaning aggressive behavior, wound counts, and testosterone levels as indicators of aggressiveness. .. Furthermore, the aggression-modulating effects of two enrichment items (ShepherdShack/DesRes and PVC tube) were explored. Marked differences found between the two strains. CD-1 mice were more...

Year Published: 2003Topics: Environmental Enrichment, Husbandry & ManagementAnimal Type: Mouse, Rodent

Citation: Van Loo, P. L. P., Van der Meer, E., Kruitwagen, C. L. J. J. et al. 2003. Strain-specific aggressive behaviour of male mice submitted to different husbandry procedures. Aggressive Behavior 29, 69-80.

Customizing an environmental enrichment program for captive chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes) at the Primate Foundation of Arizona

This study considers the effects of age, sex, rearing, and group composition on the use of enrichments. .. Subjects included 75 socially-housed captive chimpanzees (40 females, 35 males). .. Results suggest age, sex, and social group composition all had a...

Year Published: 2003Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Howell, S., Schwant, M., Fritz, J. et al. 2003. Customizing an environmental enrichment program for captive chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes) at the Primate Foundation of Arizona. American Journal of Primatology 60(Supplement), 96 (Abstract).

Home improvements: behavioural responses of captive gorillas (Gorilla gorilla gorilla) to enrichment efforts: Proceedings of the Annual Symposium on Zoo Research

Year Published: 2003Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Hill, S. P. , Broom, D. M. 2003. Home improvements: behavioural responses of captive gorillas (Gorilla gorilla gorilla) to enrichment efforts: Proceedings of the Annual Symposium on Zoo Research. 1-3. Federation of Zoological Gardens of Great Britain and Ireland, London, UK.

Enrichment timetable for Goeldi’s monkeys (Callimico goeldii) at Paignton Zoo Environmental ParkProceedings of the Annual Symposium on Zoo Research

Year Published: 2003Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Gibbs, A. 2003. Enrichment timetable for Goeldi's monkeys (Callimico goeldii) at Paignton Zoo Environmental ParkProceedings of the Annual Symposium on Zoo Research. 4-6. Federation of Zoological Gardens of Great Britain and Ireland, London, UK.

An investigation into environmental enrichment with Sulawesi crested macaques (Macaca nigra) at Paignton Zoo Environmental Park Annual Symposium on Zoo Research

Year Published: 2003Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Magee, N. 2003. An investigation into environmental enrichment with Sulawesi crested macaques (Macaca nigra) at Paignton Zoo Environmental Park Annual Symposium on Zoo Research. 33-37. The Federation of Zoological Gardens of Great Britain and Ireland, London, UK.

Gorilla behavior in response to systematic alternation between zoo enclosures

Gorillas were more likely to increase exhibit use and visibility to zoo visitors during a 4-day novel phase compared to subsequent days in the exhibit. Regularly alternating gorillas between zoo exhibits is a form of environmental enrichment that can increase...

Year Published: 2003Topics: Environmental Enrichment, Husbandry & ManagementAnimal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Lukas, K. E., Hoff, M. P., Maple, T. L. 2003. Gorilla behavior in response to systematicalternation between zoo enclosures . Applied Animal Behaviour Science 81, 367-386.

Positive reinforcement training and environmental enrichment: Enhancing animal well-being

Year Published: 2003Topics: Animal Training, Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: All/General, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Laule, G. E. 2003. Positive reinforcement training and environmental enrichment: Enhancing animal well-being. Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association 223(7), 969-973.