NHP Behavior Observation Cage

Design the observation environment around the behavior being measured

Behavioral research depends on what the team can observe consistently and how the observation setting affects the animal and the measurement. A dedicated NHP behavior observation cage gives investigators a defined enclosure for planning sightlines, camera positions, staff movement, session timing, and animal-care access. Keeping this workflow separate from general housing selection makes the scientific use case visible from the beginning.

The cage measures 1060 × 1500 × 2120 mm. That documented geometry allows a team to place the enclosure within a room plan and evaluate working distance, circulation, doorway access, and potential camera or observer locations. Dimensions are only the first step. Investigators should also identify which surfaces must remain visible, where occlusion could occur, how lighting will be controlled, and whether data collection is performed by direct observation, video, or both.

A repeatable setup helps teams compare sessions and reduces avoidable variation in the recording workflow. Before ordering, map the animal's entry and exit path, the location of the observer or camera, the staff actions that occur before and after a session, and the cleaning sequence between uses. If the protocol requires partitions, task fixtures, protected equipment positions, or a particular door arrangement, those details should be included in the quote request rather than assumed from the overall cage image.

Stainless steel construction provides a durable enclosure for repeated facility use and sanitation. The selected cleaning method, animal contact surfaces, and any recording equipment interface still need to fit the institution's animal-care and biosafety practices. ConductScience will review the intended workflow and confirm the ordered cage configuration, access details, and any requested integration points.

For the most useful quote, share the species and body-size range, social or individual use plan, study duration, observation method, room drawing, and delivery path. That context lets the cage be reviewed as part of the behavioral protocol and facility workflow, not as an isolated set of dimensions.