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General Monkey |
Perfect for those posing the question "should I buy a monkey" or if you have basic care and health questions. |
The Inner Monkey |
This is a wonderful article detailing the life stages that maturing primates go through, and how to prepair yourself and create a lasting relationship with your monkey. |
Monkeys & Indoor Safety |
It is extreamly important to be aware of the safety risks lurking in your home that may lead to the injury, or even the death, of a beloved primate. |
Purchasing a Primate |
Items and issues to consider before purchasing a monkey. |
NHP Behavior Information |
Info. on a few behaviors and facial expressions that are seen in both captive and wild non-human primates. |
Nutritional Diseases |
Great info. on various vitamin deficencies and their symptoms. |
Viral Diseases |
Learn about hepatitis and herpes B. |
Bacterial Diseases |
Learn about Mycobacteriaciae, Shigella/Salmonella, Campylobacter, and Klebsiella. |
Bacterial Pheumonia |
Learn about pheumonia and how it can effect you and your primate. |
Anemia Caused by Onions |
Learn why feeding onions to your primate can be very harmful! |
Serum Banking |
Learn why it is important to collect and store serum from your primate. |
Child Development |
A University researcher has shown that kids and monkeys make up after a fight in a similar way. |
Cage Requirements |
The minimum cage requirements for Old and New World Monkeys |
Pet Monkey A Reality Check |
Can monkey care be a positive experience? Yes, but only if you are committed, well-prepared, and well-informed ahead of time. |
Send Us E-mail |
If you would like a copy of the Simian Society's brocure "Are You Sure You Want a Monkey" e-mailed to you, send e-mail to us. It contains wonderful and important information for anyone considering purchasing a primate. |
THE STATUS OF THE ANIMAL MIND |
Hear both views: the hard-nosed, "they're just dumb animals" viewpoint on one side, and the liberal, "they're as emotionally complex as we are" position on the other |
Origins of the AIDS viruses, HIV-1 and HIV-2: Fact or Fiction? |
Excerpts from Seale, J. "Origins of the AIDS viruses, HIV-1 and HIV-2: Fact or Fiction? Discussion Paper." Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine. 81:9 pp. 537-539 |
Save the Colobus Monkeys in Diani, Kenya |
Although not currently listed as threatened, the Angolan colobus monkey is at least susceptible to extinction as result of habitat loss |
For Chico a capuchin over 20 yrs old from The SSA Primate Handbook |
There are two pathways to creating more mental and emotional contentment in captive monkeys. The first is prevention, and the second is therapy. |
How Monkeys See the World - A Book Review |
How Monkeys See the World tries to answer one of those questions that has always intrigued people - how much do animals understand about the world? |
Unknown Monkeys Discovered |
A group of hitherto unknown monkeys has been discovered in the Amazon forest by a Dutch primatologist. |
Monkey Tests Continue |
Just when officials of the UW Graduate School and the Wisconsin Regional Primate Center said they thought the worst of their troubles were over, new ones arose. |
Natural Diet of Primates |
A tremendous diversity exists within the dietary choices of non-human primates. |
WHAT IS PROHIBITED BY THE ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT? |
The U.S. Endangered Species Act was passed on December 28, 1973, to prevent the extinction of many species of animals and plants |
B Virus Guidelines |
Publication of Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of B Virus Infections in Exposed Persons |
Guidelines for Monkey Handlers |
GUIDELINES FOR PREVENTION OF HERPESVIRUS SIMIAE (B VIRUS) INFECTION IN MONKEY HANDLERS |
Primate Symposium |
PRIMATE SYMPOSIUM NOTES -- DR. DAN G. DANNER -- OCTOBER 1997 |
Ecology and Systematics |
William McGrew is a behavioral ecologist, specializing in primatology. |
BECOMING A PRIMATOLOGIST |
Lesleigh Luttrell addresses the various disciplines of a primotologist |
Owning a Squirrel Monkey "My Experience" |
by: Deborah Davis |
"PETS" by: Mary Robbins dba Alagahi |
A must Read article on the truth of pet ownership |
PRIMATES AS PETS |
Prepared by: Exotic Pet and Bird Clinic |
SQUIRREL MONKEYS--BASIC INFORMATION AND DIET |
from: Griede, T. Guidelines for adequate housing and primates in zoos. |
CAPUCHIN MONKEY BASIC INFORMATION AND DIET |
from: Griede, T. Guidelines for adequate housing and care of zoo primates |
TUBERCULOSIS |
Prepared by the Exotic Pet and Bird Clinic |
SOURCES OF INFORMATION ABOUT PRIMATES FOR PET OWNERS |
List compiled by Cathy Johnson-Delaney, DVM,Primate Center.Seattle, WA (1994) |
PRIMATE VET FIRST VISIT |
(January 1992)Prepared by Exotic Pet and Bird Clinic |
Chico -A Capuchin over 20 years old |
By: Sheryl Sherman |
RESOURCES ON GRIEVING OVER THE LOSS OF A PET |
Numbers for help on grieving over the loss of an animal: |
Review:HOW MONKEYS SEE THE WORLD |
author of Review unknown |
Unknown Monkeys Discovered |
Sue Branford |
Monkeys Terrorize Japanese Resort Town |
By Kevin Sullivan |
Monkey tests continue |
By Brooke Miller |
Hand Rearing Cotton-tops: A Pragmatic Comment |
by Jimmy Magill |
CAPUCHINS (SUBFAMILY CEBINAE) |
From Grzimek's Encyclopedia, Vol. 3 |
Metabolic Bone Disease |
Melissa Kaplan |
Primate Menstrual Cycle |
Source:Ronald D. Nadler-Yerkes |
TOXIC PLANTS |
by Fredric L. Frye, DVM. |
What causes brown spots on the face and body? |
by Elizabeth Burch, ND |
VITAMIN DEFICIENCY |
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Cap'n Ruggles |
an animal with star potential |
Zoonotic diseases/laboratory animals |
by: David Dreesen, MPVM |
These are just a few articles by various people dealing with Monkeys. Please check back often for new articles also check the other areas of Monkey Maddness for additional articles and information. If you have an article or story please feel free to submit it to Articles@Monkeymaddness.com.