Enrichment for rhesus mother and baby
A mother and juvenielle rhesus macaque climb a branch in their outdoor enclosure. They are eating zucchini, one of many vegetables provided as both enrichment and nutrition for these research monkeys.
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Colony of rhesus macaques
These are rhesus macaques housed at the California National Primate Research Center. In the wild, and at the Center, these monkeys live in groups of eighty. They spend their days foraging for food hidden by their caretakers, grooming each other and caring for their young. Their enclosures also…
Geriatric rhesus macaque
The colony of rhesus macaques at the California National Primate Research Center consists of infants to adults. Their average life span in the wild is 18 years. Monkeys live up to 38 years old at the Center due to the excellent nutrition and medical care provided. The aged…
Monkey housing facility
These outdoor enclosures house monkeys that are on active research studies. They are socially housed and receive many types of enrichment to provide opportunities for foraging, climbing, and interacting with their caregivers. Positive reinforcement training is used to ensure that procedures like blood sampling is done in cooperation…
Noel the mouse
Mice are one of the most common animals needed for research. Most mice do not usually get individual names...but sometimes a technician will develop a special bond with one of their mice, like the technician who named Noel. Noel is a Swiss Webster mouse. Swiss Webster mice are…
A Unique Womb-Like Device Could Reduce Mortality and Disability for Extremely Premature Babies
A unique womb-like environment designed by pediatric researchers could transform care for extremely premature babies, by mimicking the prenatal fluid-filled environment to give the tiniest newborns a precious few weeks to develop their lungs and other organs. “Our system could prevent the severe morbidity suffered by extremely premature…
Marmosets and Marshmallows
All nonhuman primates in research are provided access to enhanced care, including social, behavioral and nutritional enrichment. They often receive fruit and vegetables in addition to their traditional chow diet, and many times, the animals will receive treats like marshmallows. Proper enrichment is critical to ensuring the animals…
Study: Sleep Deprivation Speeds Up Alzheimer’s Disease
The study, published Thursday in the journal Science, suggests that a lack of adequate sleep can advance Alzheimer's while good sleep could help maintain brain health.
Long-term consequences of Zika virus infection
Children exposed to the virus in 2015-16 may be at increased risk for developmental disorders like ADHD
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 their animal caregiver. Their eyes, ears, color, condition of fur and behavior are all assessed daily to ensure good health. These interactions also help build a…
