Primates
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Nature or Nurture?
An interesting conversation on the merits of Nature versus Nurture for your reading pleasure.
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A Tribute to Lu Hall
Remembering Lu Hall, a wonderful woman who cared deeply about primates.
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Marmosets and Tamarins (Part Four)
Ongoing series about small primates
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Marmosets and Tamarins (Part Three)
Ongoing series about small primates
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Marmosets and Tamarins (Part two)
Ongoing series about small primates
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Marmosets and Tamarins (Part One)
A basic introduction to the smallest of the primates species.
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Videos including Primate Segments
Six videos with interesting segments on primates are described in brief here.
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Spring Seedlings Produce Succulent Summer Snacks
Growing plants to feed to primates.
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Lighting for Primates
Use of lighting to benefit primates as well as other animals/birds/people.
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Primate Videos
A list of documentaries about primates.
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The Risks of Infant Formula Feeding
The Risks of Infant Formula Feeding in non-human primates.
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Infant Formula - To Use or Not to Use - Part 2
(Factors to take into consideration when a non-human primate may need a formula substitute, in lieu of the biological mother's milk.)
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Infant Formula - To Use or Not to Use - Part 1
Factors to take into consideration when a non-human primate may need a formula substitute, in lieu of the biological mother's milk.
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Birth time decides the mating seasonality in primates
Birth of primates related to seasonal influences.
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Stump-tailed Macaques (Macaca arctoides)
Information about Stump-tailed Macaques (Macaca arctoides)
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Book Review - "The Great Ape Project"
Book review of "The Great Ape Project", a look into giving rights and protection to the Great Apes of our world.
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Chimps are not Chumps
A brief overview of the ability of chimpanzees to use natural medicine.
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Book Review - "Next of Kin"
A thirty year journey in the life of Washoe, the signing chimpanzee.
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Book Review - "Bringing Up Ziggy"
An enlightening journey into the lives of a special wonam, her family and a capuchin monkey named Ziggy.
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The Controversy Continues - Part 2
Another viewpoint in regards to the ongoing controversy about primates being allowed in the private sector.
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The Controversy Continues.......
Sensationalism at some of its best. The unconscionable attempt to use scare tactics and biased reporting to promote a select group of peoples' beliefs on a nation.
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Potential Disease Issues - Part 1
Forewarned is forearmed. What you don't know can hurt you, so education about diseases is important when considering living with a primate.
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Emergency Preparedness
A basic plan to care for your monkey in the case of an emergency.
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Is A Monkey Really For You?
Thoughts on adding a monkey or any other animal to your life.
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Monkeys (and Apes) in the Movies
Monkeys (and Apes) in the Movies
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Monkeys and children kiss and make up at the same rate!!
An interesting study comparing the way children and monekys make up after a confrontation.
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Primate Books - Part 2
Part 2 of the listing of primate books in my personal library.
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Primate Books - Part 1
A list of primate books I have in my personal library with a brief description of each title.
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Operant Conditioning in Managing Diabetes in Primates
Ways in which primates may be taught by using non-invasive methods.
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Controversy Abounds - Where Do You Stand?
Thoughts on where to draw the line in the entertainment industry, especially using primates.
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Conditioned Behavior and Variable Reinforcement
Positive training techniques for primates and other animals.
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Enrichment Ideas - Part 2
More enrichment ideas for primates.
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Enrichment Ideas - Part 1
A plethora of ideas to make life in captivity more interesting for primates.
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Goodies Up for Grabs
A few money saving ideas to make at home.
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The Great Apes - Part 3 - Chimpanzees
A brief description of chimpanzees and additional links to read more about this amazing Great Ape.
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The Great Primate Debates - Part 3
One's person's insight in regards to the great controversy over non-human primates being kept in private caretaking situations.
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The Great Apes - Part 2 - Orangutans
Check out the "people of the Forest", the Orangutans.
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The Great Apes - Part 1 - Bonobos
The Great Apes, unveiled and detailed for your reading pleasure.
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Primate Facilities
A simple look at housing facilities for primates.
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The Great Primate Debates - Part 2
Monkeys and Kids are not usually a good combination.
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The Great Primate Debates - Part 1
Controversy abounds when it comes to monkeys in the private sector. This series of articles addresses some of those issues.
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Fun Stuff
Do's and Don'ts of feeding a primate.
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Captivating Capuchins - Part 2
The pleasures and perils of sleeping with Mookie and Milo.
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Why Not Possess A Personal Primate - Part 2
Health issues to consider when thinking about sharing your life with a primate.
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Why Not Possess a Personal Primate - Part 1
The negative side to primates in captivity situations.
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Captivating Capuchins - Part 1
A vivid description of the various species of capuchin monkeys.
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Planting for Primates
Plants that are safe for primates and suggestions on where to obtail further information for landscaping using edible plants.
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Primate Care Book Review
This is an excellent reference book for the new primate caretaker, as well as the experienced primate keeper, to use as a handy guide.
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A Day In The Life
A typical day in my life, living with primates.
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A Tribute To Willow
This article pays tribute to the grace bestowed on us by having known Willow.
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Willow Wisp - Part 3
Willow's untimely demise.
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Willow Wisp - Part 2
Willow's life with me.
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Willow Wisp
The ongoing saga of co-habitating with a non-human primate (monkey). Part 2
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Monkey'n Around
The beginning of a "dream come true" story about a capuchin monkey and his "human troop".
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