Environmental Enrichment

Junk to enrichment 3: compact discs

Year Published: 2007Topics: Environmental Enrichment

Citation: Dobbs, T. 2007. Junk to enrichment 3: Compact discs . Shape of Enrichment 16(3), 6.

Automation of enrichment for captive owl monkeys

Year Published: 2007Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Owl Monkey

Citation: Hoy, J., Murray, P., Tribe, A. et al. 2007. Automation of enrichment for captive owl monkeys . Australian Primatology 18(1), 21 (Abstract).

Feeding enrichment for captive mandrills

Year Published: 2007Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Germain, E., Frezard, A., Hauth, D. 2007. Feeding enrichment for captive mandrills. Shape of Enrichment 16(1&2), 18-19.

Why and how should we use environmental enrichment to tackle stereotypic behaviour?

This paper summarises recent findings on the causation of stereotypic behaviours and other abnormal repetitive behaviours (ARBs) in captive animals: primarily motivational frustration and/or brain dysfunction, with possible contributory roles also being played by habit-formation and ‘coping' effects. We then...

Year Published: 2007Topics: Abnormal/Problematic Behavior, Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: All/General

Citation: Mason, G. J., Clubb, R., Latham, N. et al. 2007. Why and how should we use environmental enrichment to tackle stereotypic behaviour? Applied Animal Welfare Science 102(3-4), 163-188.

A note on enrichment for captive lion-tailed macaques (Macaca silenus)

Two enrichment techniques were devised with the aim of reducing stress and improving welfare for captive lion-tailed macaques in an Indian zoo. In Study A, a log, cotton ropes and a feeding basket were added to the enclosures in different...

Year Published: 2007Topics: Abnormal/Problematic Behavior, Environmental Enrichment, Natural BehaviorAnimal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Mallapur, A., Waran, N., Sinha, A. 2007. A note on enrichment for captive lion-tailed macaques (Macaca silenus). Applied Animal Behaviour Science 108(1-2), 191-195.

The response to different environmental enrichments in the common marmoset (Callithrix jacchus): comparison among laboratory and zoo colonies

Different factors can influence the behavioural needs of captive marmosets, and therefore the effectiveness of a particular enrichment

Year Published: 2007Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Manciocco, A., Chiarotti, F., Vitale, A. 2007. The response to different environmental enrichments in the common marmoset (Callithrix jacchus): comparison among laboratory and zoo colonies. Animal Welfare 16(Supplement 1), 173 (Poster Abstract).

Owl monkeys (Aotus sp.)

Nest boxes are the only documented effective enrichment devices for laboratory housed owl monkeys (Aotus spp.). Food directed (FD) and non-food directed (NFD) enrichment items were presented to owl monkeys housed as singles, pairs, or family groups in a breeding...

Year Published: 2007Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Owl Monkey

Citation: Long, L. A., Gibson, S., Williams, L. et al. 2007. Owl monkeys (Aotus sp.) utilize food directed and non-food directed enrichment items. American Journal of Primatology 69(S1), 53. (30th Meeting of the American Society of Primatologists Scientific Program, Abstract #48)

Incorporation of enrichment objects in threat displays by laboratory rhesus macaques (Macaca mulatta)

Self-directed aggression in laboratory macaques is commonly considered an abnormal behavioral pattern signaling psychological disturbance, whether it is in the form of self-injurious behavior (SIB) or is just part of a self-directed threat display (SDD). Objects such as Kong® toys...

Year Published: 2007Topics: Abnormal/Problematic Behavior, Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Leland, S. P., West, A. M., Erwin, J. M. et al. 2007. Incorporation of enrichment objects in threat displays by laboratory rhesus macaques (Macaca mulatta). American Journal of Primatology 69(S1), 50. (30th Meeting of the American Society of Primatologists Scientific Program, Abstract #43)

Chapter 8.7. Swimming Pool for Macaques

We give our pair-housed cynos bathtubs, filled with 30 to 40 cm deep warm water, a few times a week, and have never encountered any problems other than a lot of splashing. Some monkeys take luxurious baths, others climb a...

Year Published: 2007Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: LAREF [Laboratory Animal Refinement and Enrichment Forum] 2007. Chapter 8.7. Swimming Pool for Macaques. In: Making Lives Easier for Animals in Research Labs: Discussions by the Laboratory Animal Refinement & Enrichment Forum. Baumans, V., Coke, C., Green, J., Moreau, E., Morton, D., Patterson-Kane, E., Reinhardt, A., Reinhardt, V., Van Loo, P. (eds), 145. Animal Welfare Institute, Washington, DC.

Chapter 4.10. Wooden Objects

I give our single-caged baboons 20 cm long gnawing sticks made of pecan branches. They love them! It takes one to two weeks for a stick to be wittled down to about half of its size.

Year Published: 2007Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Baboon, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: LAREF [Laboratory Animal Refinement and Enrichment Forum] 2007. Chapter 4.10. Wooden Objects. In: Making Lives Easier for Animals in Research Labs: Discussions by the Laboratory Animal Refinement & Enrichment Forum. Baumans, V., Coke, C., Green, J., Moreau, E., Morton, D., Patterson-Kane, E., Reinhardt, A., Reinhardt, V., Van Loo, P. (eds), 70-71. Animal Welfare Institute, Washington, DC.