Housing

Behavioural demand functions of caged laboratory mice for additional space

Mice demonstrate a strong motivation to gain access to space additional to that provided by a standard laboratory cage, even when this provides no further resources or enrichment. The importance of a commodity, as perceived by animals, can be determined...

Year Published: 1997Topics: HousingAnimal Type: Mouse, Rodent

Citation: Sherwin, C. M., Nicol, C. J. 1997. Behavioural demand functions of caged laboratory mice for additional space. Animal Behaviour 53, 67-74.

Space use and behavior patterns of captive chimpanzees in a large indoor enclosure

The purpose of this study is to consider space use patterns of a single group of captive chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes) housed in an indoor exhibit at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. This report summarizes results from two separate studies of the...

Year Published: 1997Topics: Environmental Enrichment, HousingAnimal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Kuhar, C. W. 1997. Space use and behavior patterns of captive chimpanzees in a large indoor enclosure. The Newsletter 9(1), 1-4.

Species-adequate housing and handling conditions for Old World nonhuman primates kept in research institutions

Practical recommendations to address five basic characteristics of Old World primates in the laboratory setting: a) social disposition, b) semi-arboreal lifestyle, c) complex living environment, d) intelligence, e) sensitivity to distress.

Year Published: 1997Topics: Animal Training, Environmental Enrichment, Housing, Social Housing & CompanionshipAnimal Type: Baboon, Macaque, Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Reinhardt, V. 1997. Species-adequate housing and handling conditions for Old World nonhuman primates kept in research institutions. In: Comfortable Quarters for Laboratory Animals, Eighth Edition. Reinhardt, V. (ed), 85-93. Animal Welfare Institute, Washington, DC.

Expand the space for lion-tailed macaques

The milk crates, barrel, and tires provide more useable space for sitting, climbing, or foraging when they are mounted on walls or hung from the ceiling.

Year Published: 1997Topics: Environmental Enrichment, HousingAnimal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Nelson, D. 1997. Expand the space for lion-tailed macaques. The Shape of Enrichment 6(3), 6.

Abnormal behavior in a captive chimpanzee colony

The purpose of this study was to link abnormal behaviors often expressed by chimpanzees living in captive environments to factors related to their care and housing. Individuals who had spent more time with their mothers had less abnormal behavior. Access...

Year Published: 1997Topics: Abnormal/Problematic Behavior, Environmental Enrichment, Housing, Husbandry & Management, Rearing & Weaning, Social Housing & CompanionshipAnimal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Warniment, A., Brent, L. 1997. Abnormal behavior in a captive chimpanzee colony. The Newsletter 8(3), 1-3.

Requirements of biomedical research in terms of housing and husbandry for non-human primates: Pharmacology & Toxicology

The objective of toxicology and pharmacology studies is to detect change or variation from normal and to interpret the significance of such change, with the intention of assessing risk to man. With non-human primates (NHPs) detection of change related to...

Year Published: 1997Topics: Environmental Enrichment, Housing, Husbandry & Management, Social Housing & CompanionshipAnimal Type: Baboon, Capuchin, Chimpanzee, Lemur, Macaque, Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate, Owl Monkey, Squirrel Monkey, Vervet (African Green Monkey)

Citation: Woolley, A. P. A. H. 1997. Requirements of biomedical research in terms of housing and husbandry for non-human primates: Pharmacology & Toxicology. Primate Report 49, 37-41.

Floor space needs for laboratory mice: C57BL/6 males in solid-bottom cages with bedding

Different floor space allocations of cages that were barren except bedding were tested in groups of 3 male mice. Space reduction - from 129 to 32 square cm per mouse - had no impact on body weight gain; but with...

Year Published: 1998Topics: Housing, Stocking DensityAnimal Type: Mouse, Rodent

Citation: Fullwood, S., Hicks, T. A., Brown, J. C. et al. 1998. Floor space needs for laboratory mice: C57BL/6 males in solid-bottom cages with bedding. ILAR Journal 39(1), 29-36.

The Psychological Well-Being of Nonhuman Primates

Concise guidelines for the adequate housing and handling of captive nonhuman primates. We can expect institutions to monitor and assess the conditions of animals in their charge and to make appropriate efforts to improve conditions that do not meet the...

Year Published: 1998Topics: Environmental Enrichment, Housing, Husbandry & Management, Social Housing & CompanionshipAnimal Type: Nonhuman Primate

Citation: National Research Council 1998. The Psychological Well-Being of Nonhuman Primates . National Academy Press, Washington, DC.

Zoos, enrichment, and the skeptical observer

Increasing cage size as a means by which to enrich and enhance an animal habitat may not be worth the cost, at least under conditions in which the size of the cage is the only aspect that is altered. ......

Year Published: 1998Topics: Environmental Enrichment, HousingAnimal Type: All/General, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Morgan, K. N., Line, S. W., Markowitz, H. 1998. Zoos, enrichment, and the skeptical observer. In: Second Nature - Environmental Enrichment for Captive Animals. Shepherdson, D. H., Mellen, J. D., Hutchins, M. (eds), 153-171. Smithsonian Institution Press, Washington, DC.

Promoting species typical behavior in Coquerel’s sifakas (Propithecus Verreauxi Coquereli)

The sifakas rarely were observed on the ground, preferring to locomote on vertical substrates and rest on vertical and horizontal elevated substrates in all four size categories. Therefore, if vertical surfaces were absent from captive habitats, these rare lemurs could...

Year Published: 1998Topics: Housing, Natural BehaviorAnimal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Taylor, L. L. 1998. Promoting species typical behavior in Coquerel's sifakas (Propithecus Verreauxi Coquereli). American Zoo and Aquarium Association (AZA) Regional Conference Proceedings, 599-603.