Three-dimensional maze for macaque monkeys

Abstract

The invention belongs to the field of animal experiment equipment, and particularly relates to a three-dimensional maze for macaque monkeys. The three-dimensional maze for the macaque monkeys is composed of a plurality of maze units in a vertical or horizontal direction or a comprehensive array of both the vertical and horizontal directions; the maze units are composed of a plurality of positioning columns, top columns, automatic doors and feeding boxes, the automatic doors are arranged between adjacent positioning columns and are arranged on the top surfaces defined by the top columns, each automatic door is provided with a shuttle door for the macaque monkeys to pass through, each shuttle door is provided with an automatic opening and closing door cover, and a customized maze can be formed by opening and closing the automatic opening and closing door cover on the automatic door. During use of the three-dimensional maze for the macaque monkeys, by opening and closing the automatic opening and closing door covers on the automatic doors between adjacent positioning columns, the three-dimensional maze of which the internal structure is changed according to the research needs can be quickly established, the maze pattern can be changed as required by simply controlling the opening and closing of rolling doors and disassembly and installation work is avoided, thus the time and effort are saved and the research efficiency is improved.

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technical field [0001] The invention belongs to the field of animal experiment equipment, and in particular relates to a macaque three-dimensional maze. Background technique [0002] Studies have found that non-human primates have developed into ideal models for many human diseases due to their similarities with humans in terms of genetics, anatomical structure, physiological functions, behavioral performance, emotional expression, and advanced cognitive functions, especially in There are great advantages in studying the evolution of brain functions such as the hippocampus and prefrontal cortex and human neurological diseases. The non-human primate macaque has a prefrontal cortex with clear granular layer cell structure, a well-developed association cortex, a high cognitive level, complex Behavior, in simulating human brain diseases and cognitive function development, it has irreplaceable advantages of other experimental animals. [0003] In order to study the cognitive beh...

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Problems solved by technology

In the process of studying the cognitive learning of macaques, it is necessary to change the design of the maze from time to time in order to provide mazes with various difficulties for macaques. However, mazes for macaques currently used in this field are not only very rare, but also limited to two-dimensional structures. It conforms to the free movement behavior of macaques, and its installation, disassembly, and structural changes are very difficult, requiring a lot of labor and labor time, which not only consumes time and energy, but also affects research efficiency, and the construction of macaque mazes requires a lot of site resources

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