Chimpanzee

Resocialization of asocial chimpanzees

Successful resocialization techniques of asocial (insufficient opportunities have prevented the subject from acquiring the social experience necessary for compatible group living) chimpanzees and their practical implications are discussed. The problem of lack of opportunity for social learning is confounded by...

Year Published: 1986Animal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Fritz, J. 1986. Resocialization of asocial chimpanzees. In: Primates. The Road to Self-Sustaining Populations. Benirschke, K. (ed), 351-359. Springer-Verlag, New York, NY.

Behavioral responsiveness of young chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes) to a novel environment

Extreme distress reported previously for chimpanzees and human children when tested alone in a novel situation was rarely observed in these tests when an attachment figure [human caretaker] was present.

Year Published: 1986Animal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Miller, L. C., Bard, K. A., Juno, C. J. et al. 1986. Behavioral responsiveness of young chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes) to a novel environment. Folia Primatologica 47(3), 128-142.

Zoo Education/Interpretation – Trends for the Future

Feeding enrichment devices for chimpanzees are clearly described.

Year Published: 1987Animal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Andersen, L. L. 1987. Zoo Education/Interpretation - Trends for the Future. Copenhagen Zoo, Copenhagen, DK.

The successful introduction and resocialization of chimpanzees

Successful introduction and resocialization techniques for chimpanzees are outlined.

Year Published: 1987Animal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Field, L. 1987. The successful introduction and resocialization of chimpanzees. Animal Keepers' Forum 14, 429-431.

Environmental enrichment for captive primates and foxes

Some enrichment options for chimpanzees and orangutans are mentioned.

Year Published: 1987Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate, Other Animal, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Dow, S. M. 1987. Environmental enrichment for captive primates and foxes. Applied Animal Behaviour Science 18, 383-384 (Abstract).

The development of pathological behaviors in chimpanzees in a physically and socially restricted environment and responsiveness to enrichment

Year Published: 1988Topics: Abnormal/Problematic Behavior, Environmental Enrichment, Social Housing & CompanionshipAnimal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Brent, L., Lee, D. R., Eichberg, J. W. 1988. The development of pathological behaviors in chimpanzees in a physically and socially restricted environment and responsiveness to enrichment. American Journal of Primatology 14, 413 (Abstract).

The use of videotapes as enrichment for singly housed chimpanzees

Each of six adult group-housed chimpanzees was placed in a single cage for 20-minute sessions during which a variety of videotapes were shown. The chimpanzees' response varied according to individuals and content of tape.

Year Published: 1988Animal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Bloomstrand, M. A., Young, S. P. 1988. The use of videotapes as enrichment for singly housed chimpanzees. American Journal of Primatology 14, 411 (Abstract).

Successful feeding enrichment for captive chimpanzees

Four feeding techniques were simultaneously implemented: Corn on the cob/celery/artichokes, biscuits at libitum, sunflower seeds and peanuts spread in the grass, and puzzles filled with treats. Agonistic, abnormal, and grooming behaviors were significantly reduced.

Year Published: 1988Animal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Bloomsmith, M. A., Alford, P. L., Maple, T. L. 1988. Successful feeding enrichment for captive chimpanzees. American Journal of Primatology 16, 155-164.

Use of novel objects to enhance environments of captive chimpanzees

Following their familiarization with the novel objects [rubber or plastic toys for small children], the [group-housed] chimpanzees' manipulation frequency decreased whereas self-grooming and abnormal behaviors were increased. The importance of a periodical substitution of the objects was suggested to enhance...

Year Published: 1988Animal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Paquette, D., Prescott, J. 1988. Use of novel objects to enhance environments of captive chimpanzees. Zoo Biology 7, 15-23.

Enrichment in chimpanzees: Unpredictable ropes and tools

Chimpanzees preferred to play with ropes which acted unpredictably because the distant ends were in cages of other chimpanzees. Normal ropes were ignored.

Year Published: 1989Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Chamove, A. S. 1989. Enrichment in chimpanzees: Unpredictable ropes and tools. RATEL (Journal of the Association of British Wild Animal Keepers) 16, 139 (Abstract).