Volume 7 Number 1
M O N K E Y M A T T E R S V O L U M E 7 N U M B E R 1 , T H E W E B V E R S I O N primate care primate health primate news
May 2001 Vol. 7 Number 1
P u b l i c a t i o n o f t h e I n t e r n a t i o n a l P r i m a t e A s s o c i a t i o n News Flash! Mags Will Now Be Free!
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A Letter From The Editors
Monkey Matters is moving to the Internet! If you don't have a computer, have a friend print out our issues for you. They are now completely free of charge! We can't thank you all enough for all of your support, encouragement and enthusiasm for Monkey Matters. We will continue to publish your stories, your suggestions, your questions and photos on the Internet, but will henceforth avoid the frustrating mail service out of CA. Look for information in this issue on our continuing services to you, including our free Primate Placement Ser- vice. Again, a big thanks again to all those who con- Maybe you have read or heard or have been told tinue to contribute articles, questions, solutions, pho- that Monkey Matters recommends a person, their or- tos and artwork in order to help other monkey moms ganization or their sanctuary. This is not true. We sup- and dads learn about quality primate care!! port the rights of responsible monkey ownership and P.S. This issue is dedicated with love to the the right to be fairly regulated in every state but as a memory of monkey rescuer and woolly monkey lover matter of policy (because we cannot be there to over- Jean E. McLean. Jean was devoted to furthering hon- see the dealings of others). Monkey Matters is not esty and integrity in the monkey community. With all affiliated with, nor do we endorse, any other primate our love, may she rest in peace. organizations, businesses or sanctuaries. Diane, Janein, & Randy, (Editors)
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Editors Contributing Editors Staff Photographers Board of Advisors
Scott R. King Diane Sage Patricia Blancaneau Marcia Gaunt Rick Storrs, PhD Janein Dunn Christine Ryan Bill Walker, Esq. Buck Farmer, Esq. Horacio Rilo, M.D.
Monkey Matters is a publication of the International Primate Association and is published by ILM Graphics & Publishing Co. Monkey Matters and the International Primate Association are not affiliated with any other primate organizations or businesses, including brokerages or sanctuaries. Articles, photos, drawings and advertisements do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Monkey Matters as a whole and publication does not indicate endorsement. All information and artwork is copyrighted unless copy rights revert to authors. Written, photo, art and video material may not be reproduced in whole or part without express permission from Monkey Matters magazine. Articles, photos and letters are welcome. M O N K E Y M A T T E R S V O L U M E 7 N U M B E R 1 , T H E W E B V E R S I O N 1
"Our Anthropomorphic Best!" Your Photos..... Page 24 (Photo of capuchin "Sparky" by Tammy) In This Issue.....
Contents...... 1 Monkey Mailbox--Letters To The Editor...... 2 Brat Of The Month Hanging Out! (Your Photos)...... 3 “Heidi”! . . . Page 20 Monkey Matters Will Be Free On The Internet!.....4 Housing: Separate Housing For Monkeys In Pairs...... 5 Brat Of The Month: Heidi, Part II...... 7 Monkey Helpline...... 8 Birthdays! (Kali and Forest)...... 10,11 Question Of The Month...... 10,15 News Flash! (Cat & Monkey Photos)...... 11 Goodbye To Ken Allen...... 12 Yes!! Monkey Matters A Primate Lover's Internet Code...... 13 Becomes A Free Mag!!! New Kidz (Gibbon Tia)...... 13 . . . Page 4 Our Anthropomorphic Best (Sparky, Heidi & Sasha)....14 Artist's Corner...... 15 Socializing--Your Photos...... 16 Enrichment: Games Monkeys Play!...... 17 World Of Primates, Cartoon...... 18 Brat Of The Year Contest!...... 18 Parting Shots, Your Photos...... 19 Mandatory Information, A Letter To New Readers...... 19 Housing For Pairs! Primate Placement Service...... 20 . . . Page 5 Monkey Matters Complete Guide To Care & Behavior..21 M O N K E Y M A T T E R S V O L U M E 7 N U M B E R 1 , T H E W E B V E R S I O N 2
Dear Monkey Matters, I was very upset to read that some people are still interested in using the shock collar "Please STOP IT!" as a training device on primates. I am an experi- enced monkey parent, having raised monks for over 20 years. This means I have the same little monks I rescued as juveniles. Please try loving your monks and “time out” as disci- plinary measures. It works!!! My monks have all their teeth! My older Java macaque Sonny had to have his removed for hyperplasia of the gums, a sec- ondary complication of insulin dependent diabetes, but still has his incisors in the back. Better to get the canines out than to use such a cruel form of “training” on monkeys. Here is a fact: Shocking a monkey does brain cell destruction. Eventually you will end up with a passive - damaged - tortured - little animal. Have any of those who are doing this ever had “shock treatments?” I have been a RN since 1973. I have cared for patients that have been shocked as a psych treatment and for cardioversion and cardiac arrest! It hurts like HELL!!! If this is the only way you can train your monks to behave, perhaps you should not have monks. Get a stuffed animal and then you won’t have to worry about them acting like “mon- keys”!!! I promise you, keep it up and it will come back to haunt you! Some people won’t get it unless they are zapped themselves! It can’t be soon enough! God help those poor little monks!!! Sincerely, Joie Hello, I was wondering where I could find a pet monkey. I have looked everywhere and have come up empty. If you have any suggestions please let me know. My name is Ryan. I am looking for a small friendly monkey that would be a good house pet, and would be good with children. I have heard from several different people that if you are to get one that you should get a baby, and not one that is already grown. Please let me know if you can find anything. Thanks, Ryan (Editor's note: Hi Ryan—The first thing you need to do is thoroughly educate yourself—either
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Spider monkeys 'Scooter" and "Chase" get down and dirty in a wres- tling match! Spider monkeys are the longest limbed commonly found monkey in captivity. Their long slender arms end in four-fingered hands that can be used as hooks when the spiders brachiate (hand over hand movements also made by the gibbon). Spider monkeys also use their prehensile tails as a fifth limb as they leap and swing their way through the trees. Their long arms and tail make for real body-to-body wrestling, as seen with Chase and Scooter. Spider monkeys can also hug as a greeting (casually positioned to sniff one another's scented armpit vicinity as they do) and they hug to make up with each other. (Photo from Tracy)..... M O N K E Y M A T T E R S V O L U M E 7 N U M B E R 1 , T H E W E B V E R S I O N 3
Hanging Out!! (Continued from page 2) buy The Monkey Matters Complete Guide to Care & Behavior—or borrow it from someone—it is the only book available that will tell you EVERYTHING you need to know to decide which type of monkey would be best for you. It is completely illustrated. There is a HUGE difference between species. They are a lot more difficult to raise than people first imagine.)
Dear Monkey Matters, I would like to send a friend of mine (actually best friend), a gift subscription of Monkey Matters. I'm sure she will love it as I do. She has a vervet. Please, if you can, write "to Diane, Binky & Ster- ling with love from Dee Rocky and George". Thanks a lot, ali, the macaque, on monkey Dee K mom Rachel, is a head hug- ging girl! (Photo by Jim) Dear Monkey Matters Folks, Here is a check for another year's renewal fee. It sure would be nice if sto- ries and articles did not skip around the mag so much. I doubt that anyone pay- ing $30 for six issues would miss a single page. You are making me a bit dizzy with the constant leap frogging to finish a piece. Except for that, it is fun and informative. Here are some pictures of Kali, our nearly five year old Rhesus macaque. Her birthday will be April second. Thanks for including her picture in your great Complete Guide. Thanks again, Jim ona guenon "Sasha", enjoys the (Send your letters to: The Monkey Mail- M fun of draping her friend box, PO Box 80697, MB 181, San Di- Jacquie's long red hair in a ego CA 92138-0697 or use our tangle around her shoulders. email address!) M O N K E Y M A T T E R S V O L U M E 7 N U M B E R 1 , T H E W E B V E R S I O N 4
A New Format: Monkey Matters Becomes The First Free Primate Magazine!
Wow! It's free! Tell all your friends!!
Why? Because we care about the education of primate owners and the well-being of monkeys. We want everyone to have access to a quality care magazine that's not only educational but also enjoy- able--thanks to you and your con- tributions. This information will be available free of charge to anyone because we are truly not-for-profit! The Ames family says five year old spider monkey "Jack" is ready to Changing to this new format will pay the bills. He's definitely at the desk, and notice the pen clasp in give us more time to answer ques- his right hand. tions for serious monkey people. You can send your questions or contributions to our regu- lar address or you can send them via e-mail. One advantage to our current sub- scribers: If you have a color This is the way we will handle personal privacy issues: printer, most of the magazine pho- First names only or first and last initials only will be used tos and illustrations will be in color, in the magazine for you privacy. Contact information will so you will now be able to print not be printed or distributed. out a color mag! What else is so great about having a free monkey maga- Your continued contributions are zine on the Internet? There will be worldwide access to all important! You can send your information that goes into the magazines. FOR THE PUR- questions or articles or photos to POSE OF EDUCATION, from now on, your stories, ar- our regular address or you can ticles, photos and other information will be permanently send them via e-mail. on the Web AS LONG AS THE INTERNET EXISTS! The magazine will have a truly lasting educational value If you don't have a computer, visit to others, rather than sitting in a magazine somewhere your local library. Most have com- on a dusty bookshelf. The first web-based issue will puters and will help you print out appear soon! Every month we have many thousands of the magazine! visitors who log onto our website! Check us out today!..... M O N K E Y M A T T E R S V O L U M E 7 N U M B E R 1 , T H E W E B V E R S I O N 5
Housing
Adult spot-nosed guenon "Molly" and adult squirrel monkey "Abby" getting groomed.
No matter what kind of monkey pair you have.....a mismatched one or two of a kind, the time can come when any one of the following problems--or others---can occur. Let your monkeys share housing when the situation is right but keep the option of a second space open. eOne monkey becomes overly dominant with food. eTranslate the above scenario to a pair of capuchins; the greedy, more dominant one may become overweight while the other gets thinner and thinner. eOne monkey needs a special diet. This can happen for a variety of health reasons. eOne monkey needs medication and the other does not. eOne monkey bullies the other. The more submissive monkey needs some relief from the more dominant one. More importantly, injuries can occur if a pair gets suddenly sick of one another's company. eThe male of the pair over-mates with the female 24/7. It's not fair to leave a female (Continued on next page) M O N K E Y M A T T E R S V O L U M E 7 N U M B E R 1 , T H E W E B V E R S I O N 6
(Housing, continued from page 4) e So give your monkeys the largest size cage you can afford, times two. The bottom line is, if you cannot afford separate housing, you really can't afford to have more than one monkey......
So all right, already! You prob- ably won't be using a crane to set up your monkey cages. But remember two things:
1. Bigger IS better!! And.....
2. Separate housing can be the Separate cages can be connected with a tunnel. best solution in many instances Then slip in a sliding door to when you have more than one close off the tunnel to monkey. separate the monkeys.
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Brat Of The Month: Heidi Part II
H eidi, a mature adult white-faced capuchin, loves a good bath, as long as she is in control. What "in control" means to Heidi is a nice sink bath with no one telling her what to do, when to get in or when to get out. As much as she loves a bath, she is particular about how it is set up. First we run a tub of warm-hot water that fits in one side of the sink. But that is not enough and she is still waiting. To complete the setup, a folded towel must be laid out on the counter top for her to sit on. Tearless shampoo, used as bubble bath, is not a must but is appreciated. She doesn't get it often because the hot water is drying enough to her skin and fur. She also likes a plastic measuring cup with a handle for dipping water onto her head. And she like a few good sturdy paper towels that she can wad together like a washcloth. Then the fun begins. She grunts with anticipation. She starts by dipping her hand or tail into the water to test the temperature. Rather than get into the tub, she likes to dip and scoop water up onto herself. This makes a giant water mess sometimes requiring many towels to sop it up after- wards. But mess is no concern of Heidi’s. She is out for the pure, hedonistic enjoyment of it. It is a bath of wild abandon, fit for only the most special of monkeys! She dips and dips water, using her tail, her wad of paper towels, her hands and her cup. Soon the towel she is laying on is flooded and she is completely wet. Occasionally she steps completely into the tub, which is plenty big enough for her. If the water is soapy, she will stay longer in the tub, but if not, why bother?! She gets more splash out of the counter top bath. I keep laying dry towels on the floor to sop up the mess. When she wants her tub topped off, she yanks the faucet on. She used to leave it on full force and I had to turn it off myself. Now she puts a little in, then turns the water off herself. She is good about getting hot, which she wants, instead of cold. When she is done--after sometimes as long as an hour, Heidi is one clean little capuchin!! All the "rust" that mature whitefaces exude from their skin is gone. Her platinum blond fur is buff! She allows me to pat her with a towel, but even thought the bath leaves her totally relaxed, she does not like to be rubbed too much. And so, brat that she is, if Heidi wants to air dry, Heidi gets to air dry..... M O N K E Y M A T T E R S V O L U M E 7 N U M B E R 1 , T H E W E B V E R S I O N 8
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Behavior Problems In A Capuchin..... gets around me. He will be playing so Do you have any advice for a 4 yr. old nicely, and if I even come into the room it male capuchin who bites? He’s been can set him off. There’s no warning growl neutered, and his canines have been re- — he just goes for them. He loves my moved - twice! He bites men and boys. daughter nearly as much as me, but he isn’t We have raised him from a baby, and as jealous of her. He’s not jealous of me he’s never been teased or treated badly. There is with other animals. no logical reason for him to act as he does, but we It is not a food thing, I don’t think. Each are at the point where we are even considering day he gets a variety of non-sweet cereal, using a shock collar or having all his front teeth nuts, fruit and veggies. I also feed him removed — which we do not want to do. Any ideas? monkey chow, but he usually throws it out. Last week we visited another family which had In nice weather he goes outside and can two male capu- get bugs. Occasionally I feed him chicken chins, and he and other meat. He still takes a bottle ev- was fine and ery night. He grabs our hands and sucks happy with on our fingers, then stops and waits for us them so I guess to get his bottle. He’ll keep grabbing our it is just hu- fingers and sucking on them until we get mans. He also him one. He does this to my husband too. has a cat and He doesn’t bite him when he wants some- Mastiff dog he thing from him, like a bottle. plays with at So far the only suggestions I’ve heard home. are pulling all his teeth and a shock collar. He has bit- I’m desperate because if he bites the wrong ten or tried to bite when he is in his cage, on a person, and animal control took him away leash or loose. Even my son and husband. My son for a week, he’d be bananas. He freaks is 24 (not a kid), and Rex will be playing in his lap out if he’s loose and I leave the room he’s wrestling or eating with him - just general stuff - in. I can leave if he’s in his cage and he then bite him. It’s usually if someone moves sud- jumps on his “fuzzy” and he’s fine. But denly while he is playing with them. He bites when when he’s loose in a room even with a fuzzy he’s startled or scared, but then somebody can he wants me there. Even outside he wants just be standing and he will go for them. Always me there. If I go in even for a second he men! has to go in with me. Recently we were camping with friends in our Any time of day or night he’ll bite. RV’s. Rex was playing in my lap (on a leash); he There’s no pattern except for the jealousy jumps down, runs over to a man and bites him; is thing. He also bites people who tell him back in my lap grinning at the bitten man before “no.” Except the man even felt the pain. The worst thing that sets him off is if any male (Monkey Helpline continued on next page) M O N K E Y M A T T E R S V O L U M E 7 N U M B E R 1 , T H E W E B V E R S I O N 9
(Monkey Helpline continued from page 8) wants to bite men and do not let him have access to them. This would be especially me. He nearly bit his vet. Rex was trying to steal true of any man outside of your family who his doctor tools out of his pocket, and the vet said would consult a doctor over a monkey “no” before I could stop him. Thankfully, I reacted wound. quickly and grabbed Rex’s mouth just before he As for the men in your family, time out is latched on. Hope this info helps. the best way to give Rex a consequence. I appreciate any help. Thanks, Elaine Keep him on a leash when your grown son Dear Elaine, or husband are around. Then if he bites, It sounds like one thing that is going have a time out area set up—not his cage— on is Rex regards you as his mate and but something like the largest size dog ken- it is his possessiveness of you that puts nel carrier would work. Line the bottom with him in competition with men. You are a blanket and put a doggy chew or other toy also his security and that is another reason he is inside that he can bite if he is frustrated in protective of you. The camping trip incident too— time out. Also make sure he has a water probably Rex was just warning the man away bottle on the door so he is not deprived of before he even thought about coming near you. anything but social company. Time out will He wants to be the dominant male. This is typical be short—three minutes to start—increas- male monkey behavior. There is probably more ing to 5 and maybe eventually 10. The idea than one reason he bites. is to interrupt his day when he bites. It is not One thing you always have to look at with a a punishment so much as a learning experi- behavior problem is--- how long this has been go- ence. Nothing you can do to a monkey is ing on?? Monkeys have to have a humane con- 100% foolproof. (For more information on sequence when they bite. If he has grown up with- non-reinforcement of undesirable behaviors, out that, it is more difficult to start now. When I proper diet etc., see Monkey Matters Com- say a humane consequence, I don’t mean elec- tric shock. Electric shock is not humane nor is it plete Guide.) (Continued on next page) what a loving person wants for their pet. Shock will do one of two things. It either makes them "Where's my more aggressive or pathetically neurotic. wallet?" A reasonable consequence would be some- thing like restriction of time out. If he has no con- sequence, his biting behavior is automatically re- inforced in his mind. Reinforcement encourages him to do it again. Then it becomes a habit or pattern of behavior. As for teeth removal, monkeys can break the skin in more than one way. If not with their teeth, they can do it with their nails. If the reason he bites still comes up (say predominantly jealousy) he will find other ways of dealing with those he wants to dominate—capuchins with no teeth can learn to be quite vicious with their nails and even strike at the face or eyes. Monkeys are techni- cally, according to the CDC (which regulates all individual state health departments), suspect of rabies transmission any time they break someone’s skin. Photo of white-faced capuchin "Beau" by Gae. One way to start with Rex is to accept that he M O N K E Y M A T T E R S V O L U M E 7 N U M B E R 1 , T H E W E B V E R S I O N 10
(Monkey Helpline continued) Time out shapes behavior slowly over time. It is Feed at least a hand sized piece of pure not a quick fix. Have faith that it will work better protein like cooked egg or chicken with and is more humane each meal. He also than any other needs essential fatty ac- method in the long ids, a lack of which ef- run. Your monkey will Most pet monkeys have undesir- fects the brain and be- learn to decide if he able high simple carbohydrate di- havior. wants the conse- ets: Feed at least a hand sized It is obvious that you quence of T.O. or not. piece of pure protein like cooked love Rex very much. His Also regarding his egg or chicken with each meal. behavior is not perfect diet—if he doesn’t Monkeys also need essential but sounds quite within eat monkey chow, he fatty acids, a lack of which effects the "normal range". You needs an iron free the brain and behavior. are doing well with him multiple/vite and min- personally and some- eral supplement times they are loyal to dosed down for his one person only. To want weight. Also, the diet you describe is similar to complete control over a monkey’s behav- what most people give to their monkeys. But there ior is unrealistic. Very few people claim to are some serious problems with it that can effect have had a monkey with no aggression behavior. First, it is very high in carbohydrates. problems.....
Brown lemur Forest's birth- day is on June 5th. Happy Birth- day Forest! (Photo from Barbara)
Which New World primate has three distinct bands of color on his body? (Flip 5 pages for the answer!) M O N K E Y M A T T E R S V O L U M E 7 N U M B E R 1 , T H E W E B V E R S I O N 11 (Photos of Kali from Jim and Rachael) Left is Rhesus macaque "Kali" as an infant and right, as an almost 5 year old. Kali will be five on April 2nd. (See Kali in the next on- line issue as she goes "adventure walking"!)
Just call me a cat-lovin' monkey!
Left, three year old Sasha, mona guenon, with her tiny kitty.....Right, Little Sasha, wrestling with her big kitty.....Cats can make excellent social companions for me- dium sized monkeys. M O N K E Y M A T T E R S V O L U M E 7 N U M B E R 1 , T H E W E B V E R S I O N 12
Obituary..... Good-bye To Ken Allen
Ken Allen endeared himself to the pub- lic with his penchant for escapes and gen- eral mischief. He was born at the San Di- ego Zoo to Borneo orangutan parents and was named after zookeeper Ken W. and security officer B. Allen who rescued him as an infant from his mother's threatening behavior. (Such infants are always raised in zoo nurseries and never placed in sanc- tuaries or with private individuals. They are socialized with their same species through daily visits. When older, they are reintro- duced into their group.) (Ken is seen be- low as a fun-loving juvenile and to the right as a full-grown adult.) Ken Allen showed an interest in mischief even as a youngster, dismantling his nurs- ery crib and unscrewing all the light bulbs within his reach. There was never a dull mo- ment when he was in residence. In the 1980's, Ken Allen made three escapes from the zoo's orangutan enclosure, briefly enjoying strolls around the zoo before being recaptured. Zoo workers attempted to go undercover, dressing as tourists, to see how the apes climbed over the wall, but the orangutans were not fooled. They waited until surveillance ended before trying again. Ken Allen was diagnosed with cancer in October and was dying of lymphoma. Twenty nine year old "Ken Allen", a San Diego zoo orangutan, was euthanized recently after the battle with cancer. Orangutans are highly endangered in the wild but there is currently a fairly stable population in captivity. The bright-eyed Ken Allen was the father of three offspring and will be sorely missed by all who knew and admired him..... M O N K E Y M A T T E R S V O L U M E 7 N U M B E R 1 , T H E W E B V E R S I O N 13
A Primate Lover’s Internet Code
As you browse, be willing to think for yourself. The crowd is sometimes wrong. Don’t be afraid to look into people’s words and see if they are sup- ported by actions that match. Don’t “people please” for the sake of being one of the crowd or for the possibility of receiving “favors” that an organiza- tion promises you in the future. No matter what their credentials, don’t accept all people and their words at face value. “Politics” and hidden agen- das are alive and well in real life as well as on the Net. Be willing to stand for your principles and when someone is putting up a false or dishonest front to make unpopular decisions if that’s what it takes to maintain integ- rity. (Monkey Matters Magazine)......
Here's three week old in- fant gibbon "Tia", her long fingers clinging to her stuffed surrogate, as she is held snugly.
Anita says Tia's "brother", white-faced ca- puchin "Louie", has al- ready given Tia a kiss. (Photo from monkey mom & dad, Anita and Steve) M O N K E Y M A T T E R S V O L U M E 7 N U M B E R 1 , T H E W E B V E R S I O N 14
"Toss me the keys, Ma!"
Above, looks like Curious-George-look-alike "Sparky" has managed to talk Mom into letting him drive the new car!! (Photo from monkey mom Tammy)
Here comes 'Mrs. I-think- I'll-just-give-you-a-little- play-bite'!
It's all in fun..... Juvenile mona guenon "Sasha" (with the long paintbrush tipped tail) has some good sport with mature adult white- faced capuchin 'Heidi". M O N K E Y M A T T E R S V O L U M E 7 N U M B E R 1 , T H E W E B V E R S I O N 15
ARTIST'S CORNER
Objects of art for monkey fanciers, these candle holding monkeys can be purchased through a catalog......
Artist's Corner: Submit your own drawing of a monkey--drawn in any style--or submit your monkey photos to be drawn by one of our artists--along with a few sentences of information to: Artist's Corner PO Box 80697 - MB181 San Diego CA 92138-0697
(Question Of The Month, continued)
The black uakari has three bands of color, from head to tail, a black head 1 and arms,, a golden belly Black 1 and red hind quarters! Gold 1 Red M O N K E Y M A T T E R S V O L U M E 7 N U M B E R 1 , T H E W E B V E R S I O N 16
W hat's a bit of dentistry between friends anyway.....White-faced capu- chin Heidi, left, patiently satisfies mona guenon Sasha's curiosity!
N ow who's doing an open-mouthed threat face?! It's cinnamon capuchin "George", top right, and his good buddy white-faced capuchin "Rocky"! This 'double monkey threat-face' is a common behavior found in pairs. George has his heart in it, but Rocky's just going along with the mechanics of peer pressure! It's not just a matter of copying your friend either. Somehow mon- keys always know that two threat-faces look twice as scary as one! (Photo from Dee)
T here's nothing like meeting up with an otter pal, as 2 year old swamp guenon "Marty" did one day on the old log bridge. Oddly enough, otters and monkeys, both play- ful creatures, can coexist quite well in the properly con- structed habitat!..... M O N K E Y M A T T E R S V O L U M E 7 N U M B E R 1 , T H E W E B V E R S I O N 17
Games Monkeys Play: A Swingin' Spot-nosed Guenon!
"Wheeeee..... Faster Dad!"
T ake Gueedy's advice: there's nothing like a swing ride for pure exhilaration. It's the stay-at- home pet monkey's version of a cheap thrill!
This is how you do it: Start when your monkey is young. Hold his or her hands and offer a swing ride. Go around in a circle once (while your monkey holds on for dear life) and then land him in a soft spot like the couch or the bed. Adventure lovers will eventually come back for more. Gueedy is 17 plus years old and still likes to be offered a wild ride! Gueedy likes to be swung first to the right and then to the left. Maybe it balances out his equilibrium that way!
Gueedy's mom Jean says that he'll forget all about his game for awhile. "Then all of a sudden one day he'll remember it and when he does, he lets you know he wants to play it. He stands up and, using a firm grasp, grabs your hand with both of his," she says. "There's a gleam in his eye when he does it!"
Does your monkey have a favorite game? Write and let us know!! We'd love to hear from you!..... M O N K E Y M A T T E R S V O L U M E 7 N U M B E R 1 , T H E W E B V E R S I O N 18
World Of Primates: The "Civilized" Monkey!...... By ML
I'd like the big one on the end, please.....
Obituary From Karen J Rooney: "In loving memory of Kathy Anderson's "Timmy", a special squirrel monkey."
Brat Of The Year Contest!! Enter and win! Our "Brat Of The Year" contest was so popular, that we have decided to continue it! Winners are on- going and every entry is a winner! Former "Brats" can enter and win again! Just write a one page story and include at least one clear photo! (Photo is of youngster "Jony", cinnamon ca- puchin. Photo from Joie.) See Brat Jony in the next issue. Send all entries to: Monkey Matters,PO Box 80697 MB 181, San Diego CA 92138-0697...... M O N K E Y M A T T E R S V O L U M E 7 N U M B E R 1 , T H E W E B V E R S I O N 19
CAPUCHINS “George”, left, and Rocky below, are raised with lots of social opportunity (dogs and other monkeys) and in a toy filled environment as well. (Photos by Dee)
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An Open Letter To New Readers:
Monkeys are social/emotional creatures with complex social/emotional needs. They are ani- mals that require serious, well-educated caretakers. Monkey care can be a rewarding and positive experience. Yet with improper understanding and precaution, some mature monkeys can be difficult or even dangerous to humans. A fulfilling and enriched captive life-style can be offered to all primates. Yet receiving improper human care and precaution can be detrimental and/ or life threatening to monkeys. To an individual extent, monkeys change in their needs and behaviors at different life stages. They are subject to their own inherent traits, the effects of the environment(s) they have been raised in and whether or not they have a quality/bonded relationship with a human caretaker and/or other social animal. Keeping captive monkeys in pairs or groups as adults requires knowledgeable and vigilant caretakers. Two or more monkeys in a social rela- tionship can result in social benefits and stimulation or in social challenges, tension and aggression, which can be life threatening. For pertinent information in addition to Monkey Matters, the Monkey Helpline is available. For personal experience plus referencing from dozens of primate books, write or call anytime (number inside) with your questions on behavior or care..... M O N K E Y M A T T E R S V O L U M E 7 N U M B E R 1 , T H E W E B V E R S I O N 20 Are you giving up a monkey you care about? (Xerox this for your files)
Monkey Matters' Primate Placement Service
For people who want help in placing (not selling) a cherished primate into a desirable, new home call: (800) 796-7363 (ext. 1100146) 24 hours a day. Let us know a good time to call you back COLLECT.
Monkey Matters staff members have successfully placed a number of primates prior to officially starting our Primate Placement Service. We will continue to work with anyone who wants to place a primate up for adoption in deciding what type of home would best suit his or her individual primate's needs. No money changes hands in a placement. Where appropriate, we can recommend proper sanctuaries.
To adopt a primate, please contact us by mail only with your name, address, phone number, your years Wanted! of experience with primates. List ages and types of pri- mates, your vet's name (or name of one you plan to use), address and phone number.
p Monkey Matters wants your monkey's "Mug Shots"! p Send your clearest ones! Original photos reproduce the best. Your application will be kept on file. p Please send extra copies that we Due to volume of correspondence, no replies will be can keep, if possible! made to applications until a primate is available.....
Monkey Helpline Service: If behavior is the problem, and you would still like to keep your monkey, please call our Helpline for possible solutions and problem solving skills.
Tel: (800) 796-7363, ext. 1100146 E-mail: [email protected]
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Petition For Responsible Monkey Ownership To Whom It May Concern, We, the undersigned, are directly concerned with ▲ the well-being of primates ▲ the education of private owners ▲ the rights of owners in each state to keep primates responsibly ▲ the rights of owners to be fairly regulated. Please keep our petition in favor of the fair private ownership of monkeys in your file. We support the right of citizens in every state to responsi- bly keep primates (as pet monkeys, as aviary monkeys, exhibitor monkeys, breeder monkeys and rescue monkeys) and our right to be fairly regulated. Where citizens have already lost their right to own monkeys, we support restoration of such rights. Name Printed______Signature______Address______City/State/Zip______M O N K E Y M A T T E R S V O L U M E 7 N U M B E R 1 , T H E W E B V E R S I O N 21
Monkey Matters Complete Guide To Care & Behavior (Volumes 1 & 2) $95.00 To have Monkey Matters Complete Guide sent as a gift, just add a note asking for a gift card and your order will be rushed! ▲ 900 pages with a color photo cover on each volume! ▲ Over 2000 illustrations & photographs!
▲ Includes the Monkey Matters caretaker evalu- ation chart (rate yourself as a monkey caretaker!) ▲ Has detailed chapter contents and an index for easy referencing! ▲ Includes chapters on understanding behav- iors and on problem behaviors. ▲ Thoroughly researched descriptions of spe- cies behaviors, including helpful illustrations. ▲ A thorough guide to primate enrichment. ▲ A complete chapter on social enrichment. ▲ Unique and inspirational housing designs!
▲ To order the Monkey Matters Complete Guide To Care & Behavior:
The cost for both volumes is: $85.00 + $10.00 shipping & handling (insured UPS) or if you have a PO box address, (UPS does not de- liver to PO boxes) the cost is $12 for insured 3 day mail.
Send a check or money order to - Monkey Matters (Book) PO Box 80697 - MB 181 San Diego CA 92138-0697 (Please allow 6-12 weeks for delivery)