Environmental Enrichment

The usage of two feeding enrichment ideas for capuchin monkeys

Year Published: 2005Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Capuchin, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Prado, V. M., Pizzutto, C. S. 2005. The usage of two feeding enrichment ideas for capuchin monkeys. Shape of Enrichment 14(3 & 4), 6.

Use of horizontal and vertical climbing structures by captive common marmosets (Callithrix jacchus)

The findings show that marmosets prefer to climb on bars placed horizontally.

Year Published: 2005Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Pines, M. K., Kaplan, G., Rogers, L. J. 2005. Use of horizontal and vertical climbing structures by captive common marmosets (Callithrix jacchus) . Applied Animal Behaviour Science 91, 311-319.

Enrichment and nonhuman primates: “”First, do no harm””

Since the 1998 publication of The Psychological Well-Being of Nonhuman Primates by the National Research Council, and the 1991 implementation of the 1985 Animal Welfare Act Amendment, many formal and informal nonhuman primate enrichment programs have been put into practice....

Year Published: 2005Topics: Environmental Enrichment, Regulations & Ethical ReviewAnimal Type: Baboon, Capuchin, Chimpanzee, Lemur, Macaque, Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate, Owl Monkey, Squirrel Monkey, Vervet (African Green Monkey)

Citation: Nelson, R. J., Mandrell, T. D. 2005. Enrichment and nonhuman primates: "First, do no harm". ILAR Journal 46(2), 171-177.

Effects of cage-mounted enrichment on behavior of a group of juvenile baboons (Papio anubus)

The presence of activity boards significantly altered the social behaviour of this group of [juvenile] baboons, including decreasing their aggressive behaviors. In addition, repetitive, non-social behaviors showed a dramatic decrease when the activity boards were present. ... Results suggest that...

Year Published: 2005Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Baboon, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Mikels, J., Wallis, J. 2005. Effects of cage-mounted enrichment on behavior of a group of juvenile baboons (Papio anubus). Laboratory Primate Newsletter 44(4), 2-4.

Environmental enrichment for nonhuman primates: Theory and application

Only social contact satisfies the goal of promoting a wide variety of species-typical activities while at the same time reducing or preventing the development of abnormal behavior... A number of toys should be provided initially and rotated on a regular...

Year Published: 2005Topics: Environmental Enrichment, Social Housing & CompanionshipAnimal Type: Baboon, Capuchin, Chimpanzee, Lemur, Macaque, Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate, Owl Monkey, Squirrel Monkey, Vervet (African Green Monkey)

Citation: Lutz, C. K., Novak, M. 2005. Environmental enrichment for nonhuman primates: Theory and application. ILAR Journal 46(2), 178-191.

Primate popsicles

When the frozen enrichment treats were first provided to our rhesus macaques, they showed a great deal of interest and worked steadily at removing the food from the ice. After several months of using this enrichment, the primates still enjoy...

Year Published: 2005Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Schafer, J. 2005. Primate popsicles. Tech Talk [The Newsletter for Laboratory Animal Science Technicians] 10(3), 4.

Annotated Bibliography on Refinement and Environmental Enrichment for Primates Kept in Laboratories – Eighth Edition

This bibliography offers animal caregivers, animal technicians, zoo keepers, students and veterinarians guidance to practical information on environmental enrichment for and training of primates. The document is subdivided into the following main sections:Species-typical Behavior;Abnormal Behavior;Extraneous Variables;Refinement;Environmental Enrichment;Regulations and Guidelines;Ethical Considerations

Year Published: 2005Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Reinhardt, V. , Reinhardt, A. 2005. Annotated Bibliography on Refinement and Environmental Enrichment for Primates Kept in Laboratories - Eighth Edition. Animal Welfare Institute, Washington, DC.

Environmental enrichment and refinement of handling procedures

A review.

Year Published: 2005Topics: Environmental Enrichment, HandlingAnimal Type: Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Reinhardt, V. 2005. Environmental enrichment and refinement of handling procedures. In: The Laboratory Primate: Handbook of Experimental Animals. Wolfe-Cooe, S. (ed), 209-227. Elsevier, Oxford, UK.

Balancing animal research with well-being: Establishment of goals and harmonization of approaches

A resource is provided for the creation of an institutional program that balances the scientific mission of an institution with the well-being of the animals used in support of the research. The concept of harmonizing scientific goals with animal well-being...

Year Published: 2005Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: All/General

Citation: Weed, J. L., Raber, J. 2005. Balancing animal research with well-being: Establishment of goals and harmonization of approaches. ILAR Journal 46(2), 118-128.

Auditory enrichment for zoo-housed gorillas (Gorilla gorilla gorilla)

Year Published: 2005Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Wells, D. L., Coleman, D., Hepper, P. G. 2005. Auditory enrichment for zoo-housed gorillas (Gorilla gorilla gorilla). American Journal of Primatology 66(Supplement), 147 (Abstract).