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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,…
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Animals in Research
Baby rhesus getting mini marshmallow treat
Environmental enrichment is an important part of caring for research animals. Research animals are provided with several types of enrichment to stimulate…
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Animals in Research
Husbandry Staff Providing Enrichment for Rhesus Monkeys
Here a husbandry technician is providing food enrichment to rhesus macaques in their corral. This kind of positive interaction between monkeys and…
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Animals in Research
Handling Hamsters
Hamsters involved in research are gently handled by animal caretakers on a regular basis so they can grow accustomed to human interaction.…
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Animals in Research
Marmoset with a Technician
Research technician prepares a pregnant female marmoset for an ultrasound at the Wisconsin National Primate Research Center. Because they are acclimated to careful handling…
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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…
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Animals in Research
Cat Kisses
Housing for these cats includes blankets, raised beds, scratching posts, and toys. The cats enjoy playing with each other and especially love…
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Animals in Research
Baby rhesus with toy
Two juvenile rhesus macaques explore their environment while being observed as part of an animal enrichment and behavior study at the Wisconsin…
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Animals in Research
Positive reinforcement for bunny checks
These rabbits are involved in research aimed at preventing fluid build-up in the chest, which happens in humans and animals battling certain…
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Animals in Research
Father caring for infant
This is a father and infant titi monkey. These monkeys live in monogamous family groups that consist of the mother, father and…
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Animals in Research
Socially Housed Rabbits in Tunnels
Rabbits in this research facility are socially housed in runs with paper bedding, tunnels, dividers, toys, and treats, providing them with opportunities…
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