Vocalization

Communication during suckling in the domestic pig

Fan noise disrupted communication between sows and piglets during nursing, resulting in slower piglet growth. Certain indications were found that suggested that the noise-exposed piglets gained less milk than the ones in the silent environment.

Year Published: 1985Topics: Husbandry & Management, Rearing & Weaning, VocalizationAnimal Type: Pig

Citation: Algers, B., Jensen, P. 1985. Communication during suckling in the domestic pig. Effects of continuous noise. Applied Animal Behaviour Science 14, 49-61.

Comment on ‘Are alarming events good for captive monkeys?’

The paper by Chamove and Moodie (Applied Animal Behaviour Science 27, 167-176, 1990) 'Are alarming events good for captive monkeys?' concludes that the capture and exposure to predators improves the behavioral well-being of captive cotton-top tamarins (Saguinus oedipus oedipus). We...

Year Published: 1992Topics: Environmental Enrichment, VocalizationAnimal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Roush, R. S., Burkhardt, R., Converse, L. et al. 1992. Comment on 'Are alarming events good for captive monkeys?'. Applied Animal Behaviour Science 33, 291-293.

Baboon vocalizations as measures of psychological well-being

Increased grunting was associated with environmental enrichment [radio, food treats]. Thus vocalizations may provide a useful tool for evaluating enrichment programs designed to promote baboon, and perhaps other nonhuman primate, psychological well-being. ... With minimal training, caregivers can learn to...

Year Published: 1993Topics: Vocalization, Welfare AssessmentAnimal Type: Baboon, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Crowell Comuzzie, D. K. 1993. Baboon vocalizations as measures of psychological well-being. Laboratory Primate Newsletter 32(3), 5-6.

The potential for utilizing acoustic communication as a form of behavioral enrichment

It is the purpose of this poster to show that acoustic recordings of animal vocalizations can become an important tool to be utilized under many different circumstances e.g., for audio enrichment.

Year Published: 1998Topics: Environmental Enrichment, VocalizationAnimal Type: All/General

Citation: Livingstone, K. J. 1998. The potential for utilizing acoustic communication as a form of behavioral enrichment. In: Proceedings of the International Conference on Environmental Enrichment. Hare, V. J. , Worley, E. (eds), 323-324. The Shape of Enrichment, San Diego, CA.

The management and husbandry of Geoffroy’s marmoset

A survey of selected enrichment programs for group-housed marmosets. Older individuals ... appear to habituate themselves less to the presence of visitors, and get very agitated when approached. ... High perches should be provided to give animals vantage points from...

Year Published: 1999Topics: Environmental Enrichment, Husbandry & Management, Natural Behavior, Rearing & Weaning, Reproduction, VocalizationAnimal Type: Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Wakenshaw, V. 1999. The management and husbandry of Geoffroy's marmoset. International Zoo News 46(1), 3-15.

Communication patterns within a group of shelter dogs and implications for their welfare

Keeping shelter dogs in groups provides them with a more socially and physically enriched environment, but eventually it may cause them stress. Understanding dogs' communication could help shelter staff recognize and prevent undesirable communicative patterns and encourage desirable ones. Therefore,...

Year Published: 2013Topics: Social Housing & Companionship, VocalizationAnimal Type: Dog

Citation: Petak, I. 2013. Communication patterns within a group of shelter dogs and implications for their welfare. Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science 16(2), 118-139.

Are 50-kHz calls used as play signals in the playful interaction of rats? I

During playful interactions, rats emit increased levels of 50-kHz vocalizations. It is possible that these vocalizations are used as play signals that promote and maintain playful contact. The study investigated this possibility. It was predicted that if these vocalizations are...

Year Published: 2014Topics: Natural Behavior, VocalizationAnimal Type: Rat, Rodent

Citation: Himmler, B.T., Kisko, T.M., Euston, D.R. et al. 2014. Are 50-kHz calls used as play signals in the playful interaction of rats? I. Evidence from the timing and context of their use. Behavioural Processes 106, 60-66.

Are 50-kHz calls used as play signals in the playful interactions of rats? II

During playful interactions, juvenile rats emit many 50-kHz ultrasonic vocalizations, which are associated with a positive affective state. In addition, these calls may also serve a communicative role – as play signals that promote playful contact. Consistent with this hypothesis,...

Year Published: 2015Topics: Natural Behavior, VocalizationAnimal Type: Rat, Rodent

Citation: Kisko, T. M., Himmler, B. T., Himmler, S. M. et al. 2015. Are 50-kHz calls used as play signals in the playful interactions of rats? II. Evidence from the effects of devocalization. Behavoural Processes 111, 25-33.

Are 50-khz calls used as play signals in the playful interactions of rats? III

When playing, rats emit 50-kHz calls which may function as play signals. A previous study using devocalized rats provides support for the hypothesis that 50-kHz function to promote and maintain playful interactions (Kisko et al., 2015). However, in that study,...

Year Published: 2015Topics: Natural Behavior, VocalizationAnimal Type: Rat, Rodent

Citation: Kisko, T. M., Euston, D. R., Pellis, S. M. 2015. Are 50-khz calls used as play signals in the playful interactions of rats? III. The effects of devocalization on play with unfamiliar partners as juveniles and as adults. Behavioural Processes 113, 113-121.

Social support does not require attachment: Any conspecific tranquilizes isolated guinea-pig pups

Guinea pig pups produce typical distress whistles when isolated. Whistles' frequency is decreased or abolished when they contact with the mother and, to a lesser degree, a sibling or even an unfamiliar female, is regained. Those non-aggressive companions were considered...

Year Published: 2015Topics: Social Housing & Companionship, VocalizationAnimal Type: Guinea Pig, Rodent

Citation: Tokumaru, R. S., Ades, C., Monticelli, P. F. 2015. Social support does not require attachment: Any conspecific tranquilizes isolated guinea-pig pups. Applied Animal Behaviour Science 171, 197-203.