Ch28 - Nonhuman Primates Flashcards
What are the two common breeding schemes used for NHPs?
Monogamous and harem breeding schemes
What is the scientific name for the genus of squirrel monkeys?
Saimiri spp.
What is the scientific name for rhesus macaques?
Macaca mulatta
What is a physical characteristic of Old World monkeys?
Short nose with downward pointing nostrils
What type of breeding systems do NHPs utilize?
Monogamous and harem breeding
For institutions using NHPs as research models, what does the Animal Welfare Act stipulate must be put into place?
A plan to “promote the psychological well-being” of primates
Which vitamins do NHPs need in their diet, since they don’t produce it naturally?
Vitamins C and D3
Why are NHPs used in research?
They are physiologically similar to humans
What are the main caging requirements for NHPs?
Cages must be strong, well secured, meet experimental requirements, and meet regulatory requirements for size
NHPs that originate in South and Central America are referred to as what type of monkey?
New World Monkeys
Where do Old World monkeys originate from?
Asia and Africa
Of the laboratory animals used each year in the US, _____% are NHPs
0.3%
An adult rhesus male can weight ___ to ___ kg.
5.5 - 12 kg
A newborn can weight ____ to ____ g
400-500g
Lifespan is ___ to ___ years.
20-30 years
