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Species Highlight: Dogs

Dogs are an essential part of developing new medicines for people and pets. We invite you to learn more about how these incredible animals are involved in advancing science.

Species Highlight: Dogs

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Animals in Research

Acclimating Mice to Tunnel Handling

The tunnel handling technique provides a safe, comfortable way for mice to be picked up and moved to another enclosure or procedure…

Animals in Research

Beignet the Rhesus Macaque and Positive Reinforcement

Positive reinforcement is used to train research animals to participate in essential studies. Here you see Beignet, a male rhesus macaque monkey,…

Animals in Research

Afi Closes the Door to His Chair

Afi, a male rhesus macaque monkey, is being trained to voluntarily enter into a chair then close the door behind himself. The…

Animals in Research

Lith Checking His Water Lixit with a Flashlight Cue

In this video clip, Lith, a male rhesus macaque monkey, is trained to participate in a twice-daily husbandry task by following a…

Animals in Research

Hydro Checking His Lixit on Verbal Command

The most important task for animal caregivers is making sure animals are cared for properly. This involves providing access to water. Water…

Animals in Research

Hydro and His Chair Training

Rhesus macaque monkeys are important for studies to learn about the brain. Here you see Hydro, a male rhesus macaque, being trained…

Animals in Research

Mouse Igloos to Promote Natural Behaviors and Safe Social Housing

Plastic igloos, such as the one pictured here, provide mice the opportunity to carry out natural behaviors like concealing themselves. They also…

Animals in Research

Baby Rat Health Check

All research animals, from tiny fish to curious monkeys, receive daily health checks. Pictured here are two baby rats being evaluated by…

Animals in Research

Love Letter Series - Liviya

Liviya (2016) is part of the Love Letter Series which connects the inspiring and impactful stories of patients’ lives and legacies with animal-based research.…

Animals in Research

Titi Monkey (Callicebus cupreus) Colony at the California National Primate Research Center

The California National Primate Research Center (CNPRC) is home to the nation’s only active breeding colony of South American titi monkeys (Callicebus…