Explore: Primates As Laboratory Animals

In a study concentrated on primate conflict resolution, researchers wanted to observe primates in conflict. How primates coped and resolved conflicts

research on nonhuman primates, rabbits, mice, and other animals, while FDA requirements cover use of animals in pharmaceutical research. Animal Welfare Act (AWA)

these animals mean it is unethical to treat them as expendable for research." Britain continues to use other primates in laboratories, such as macaques

bi-annually by the USDA in unannounced visits. Animal rights activists have criticized the practice. The primates are used in pure and applied biomedical research

of Primarily Primates, said that Oliver would be cremated and his ashes would be spread on the grounds of the sanctuary of the primates. In 1996, while

to assure the highest standards and animal care possible. The sanctuary houses 347 primates, birds and other animals including three rescued wild horses

The Laboratory for Experimental Medicine and Surgery in Primates (LEMSIP) was a New York University research facility founded in 1965 by Edward Goldsmith

alopecia in primates as greater hair loss was associated with gravel surfaces in primate enclosures. Social stress in animals may be increased as a result

captive-born primates lack the knowledge and experience to survive in the wild if released. Primates are used as model organisms in laboratories and have

non-human primates as assistance animals because of animal welfare concerns, the potential for serious injury to people, and risks that primates may transfer