Overview of Non-Human Primates in Research Q&A
1. Prosimians Small to medium primates with squirrel-like appearance.
2. Lemurs A type of prosimian found in Madagascar.
3. Simians Also known as anthropoids; includes monkeys and apes.
4. Great Apes Includes gorillas, chimpanzees, orangutans, and humans.
5. New World Pri- Primates originating from South and Central Americas.
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6. Old World Pri- Primates originating from Asia and Africa.
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7. Chimpanzee Only great ape used in biomedical research.
8. Cynomolgus Mon- Commonly used Old World primate in research.
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9. Rhesus Monkey Widely used Old World primate in biomedical studies.
10. Primate Research Less than 0.025% of animals used in research.
11. IPST Interagency Primate Steering Committee established in 1974.
12. R-replace Consider if primates are necessary for research.
13. R-refine Ensure minimal stress and harm to primates.
14. R-reduce Use minimum number of primates for studies.
15. Primate Enrich- Stimuli provided to mimic natural environment.
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16. Training method based on reinforcement principles.
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1. Prosimians Small to medium primates with squirrel-like appearance.
2. Lemurs A type of prosimian found in Madagascar.
3. Simians Also known as anthropoids; includes monkeys and apes.
4. Great Apes Includes gorillas, chimpanzees, orangutans, and humans.
5. New World Pri- Primates originating from South and Central Americas.
mates
6. Old World Pri- Primates originating from Asia and Africa.
mates
7. Chimpanzee Only great ape used in biomedical research.
8. Cynomolgus Mon- Commonly used Old World primate in research.
key
9. Rhesus Monkey Widely used Old World primate in biomedical studies.
10. Primate Research Less than 0.025% of animals used in research.
11. IPST Interagency Primate Steering Committee established in 1974.
12. R-replace Consider if primates are necessary for research.
13. R-refine Ensure minimal stress and harm to primates.
14. R-reduce Use minimum number of primates for studies.
15. Primate Enrich- Stimuli provided to mimic natural environment.
ment
16. Training method based on reinforcement principles.
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