STORRE Collection: Electronic copies of Psychology book chapters and sections.
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Electronic copies of Psychology book chapters and sections.2024-03-23T00:47:52ZApe socioecology
http://hdl.handle.net/1893/32712
Title: Ape socioecology
Author(s): Arcus Foundation,
Abstract: First paragraph: This section presents an overview of the socioecology of the different non-human apes: bonobos; chimpanzees; eastern and western gorillas; gibbons (including siamangs); and Bornean, Sumatran and Tapanuli orangutans. The information provided in this section is largely drawn from Emery Thompson and Wrangham (2013), Mittermeier, Rylands and Wilson (2013), Reinartz, Ingmanson and Vervaecke (2013), Robbins (2011), Robbins and Robbins (2018), Wich et al. (2009), Williamson and Butynski (2013a, 2013b), and Williamson, Maisels and Groves (2013).2021-01-01T00:00:00ZThe 25 most endangered primates list: impacts on conservation fundraising and policy
http://hdl.handle.net/1893/32705
Title: The 25 most endangered primates list: impacts on conservation fundraising and policy
Author(s): Reuter, Kim E; Mittermeier, Russell A; Schwitzer, Christoph; McCabe, Gráinne; Rylands, Anthony B; Jerusalinsky, Leandro; Konstant, William; Kerhoas, Daphne; Ratsimbazafy, Jonah; Strier, Karen B; Webber, Amanda D; Williamson, Elizabeth A; Wise, Jessica
Editor(s): Freedman, Eric; Shipley Hiles, Sara; Sachsman, David B
Abstract: Lists of threatened species are often employed as media outreach tools, but their usefulness and efficacy are rarely tested. One prominent example is the “Primates in Peril: The World’s 25 Most Endangered Primates” list – the “Top 25 List.” It is published every two years by the Primate Specialist Group (PSG) of the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s Species Survival Commission (IUCN SSC), in collaboration with the International Primatological Society (IPS). Eighty-eight primates have appeared in the list’s 10 editions since it began in 2000 (Mittermeier, Konstant, & Rylands, 2000; Mittermeier et al., 2009, 2012; Schwitzer et al., 2014) (see Figure 7.1). The Top 25 List’s purpose is to draw worldwide attention to highly endangered primates. It targets not merely a supportive public, but governments, donors and funders, researchers, and conservation NGOs.2021-01-01T00:00:00ZWild Animals In Entertainment
http://hdl.handle.net/1893/32360
Title: Wild Animals In Entertainment
Author(s): Brando, Sabrina
Editor(s): Keulartz, Jozef; Bovenkerk, Bernice
Abstract: Wild animals in entertainment have long been popular. A wide variety of wild animals are held in captivity worldwide. Some are housed in modern zoos, sanctuaries, research facilities and wildlife centers, while others live their lives as actors in (traveling) circuses, in entertainment parks or on movie sets. Good animal welfare and quality of life matters first and foremost to the individual animal, but is also fundamental to meaningful and successful conservation , research and education programs. It is important to consider the animal’s perspective and the species-specific requirements that are not always compatible with our entertainment goals. This chapter will focus specifically on the topic of entertainment and performing captive wild animals in zoos, marine parks and circuses worldwide and which conditions need to be fulfilled to warrant good animal welfare, i.e. thriving captive wild animals.2016-01-01T00:00:00ZWelfare of primates in laboratories: opportunities for refinement
http://hdl.handle.net/1893/31812
Title: Welfare of primates in laboratories: opportunities for refinement
Author(s): Buchanan-Smith, Hannah M; Tasker, Lou; Ash, Hayley; Graham, Melanie L
Editor(s): Robinson, Lauren M; Weiss, Alexander
Abstract: The use of primates in regulated research and testing means that they are intentionally subjected to scientific procedures that have the potential to cause pain, suffering, distress, or lasting harm. These harms, combined with keeping primates in restricted laboratory conditions, are balanced against the potential (primarily human) benefits gained from their use. In this chapter, we provide a brief overview of the use of primates in laboratories, the estimated number and purpose of use, and summarize the evidence that primates are especially vulnerable and deserve special protection compared to other animals. The 3Rs (Replacement, Reduction and Refinement) framework, underpinning humane science, is described, and we emphasize both the ethical and scientific need for Refinement. Refinement refers to all approaches used (by humans responsible for their care) to minimize harms and improve welfare for those primates that are still used in research after the application of the Replacement and Reduction principles. There is a growing body of evidence demonstrating an interplay between animals’ welfare and experimental parameters, and that this interplay affects the validity and reliability of scientific output. With this perspective, we argue that it is better to collect no data than to collect poor (e.g. invalid, unreliable) data. It is, after all, unacceptable for primates to suffer in vain and violates utilitarian principles underlying animal use. Furthermore, inconsistency in experimental approach may introduce conflicting results, increasing the likelihood of using more animals, and delaying delivery of promising therapies to the clinic. We focus on mitigating the major welfare issues faced by primates housed in laboratories through coordinated refinements across their lifespans. Drawing on examples from cynomolgus macaques (Macaca fascicularis), an Old World monkey commonly used during the development of medical products, we highlight the importance of understanding the critical role humans play in the laboratory, providing environments, performing husbandry, and undertaking procedures that promote welfare and decrease harms. Our theoretical premise is that if primates are to be ‘fit for purpose’ (i.e. well suited for the designated role), we need a proactive, concerted approach for implementing Refinement that spans their lifetime.2023-01-01T00:00:00Z