Chimpanzee

Behavioral effects of a change in the physical environment: a pilot study of captive chimpanzees

A group of chimpanzees was translocated from a laboratory environment to a naturalistic man-made island. Stereotyped and self-directed behaviors were dramatically reduced on the island. There were also increases in social play and social grooming. The animals showed a preference...

Year Published: 1982Animal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Clarke, A. S., Juno, C. J., Maple, T. L. 1982. Behavioral effects of a change in the physical environment: a pilot study of captive chimpanzees. Zoo Biology 1, 371-380.

A vocabulary of abnormal behaviors in restrictively reared chimpanzees

Behavioral disorders of chimpanzees are listed and clearly described. Even relatively complex laboratory environments, in the absence of opportunity for interaction with conspecifics, disrupt and seriously damage psychological processes in the chimpanzee. ..Chimpanzees that exhibit the more severe behavioral pathologies...

Year Published: 1982Animal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Walsh, S., Bramblett, C. A., Alford, P. L. 1982. A vocabulary of abnormal behaviors in restrictively reared chimpanzees. American Journal of Primatology 3, 315-319.

Tool use by captive chimpanzees at an artificial termite mound

The design of a simple but effective termite mound is described. The artificial mound proved to be a viable simulation of the naturally occurring mounds, with most of the chimpanzees exploiting the food in the mound by using tools over...

Year Published: 1982Animal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Nash, V. J. 1982. Tool use by captive chimpanzees at an artificial termite mound. Zoo Biology 1, 211-221.

Alloparental behavior in wild chimpanzees of the Mahale Mountains, Tanzania

Handling of smaller infants by individuals other than the mothers was studied for wild chimpanzees. Nulliparous subadult females, who are related or unrelated to the infants, are most earnest caretakers, while parous females usually are indifferent to infants other than...

Year Published: 1983Animal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Nishida, T. 1983. Alloparental behavior in wild chimpanzees of the Mahale Mountains, Tanzania. Folia Primatologica 41(1-2), 1-33.

Utilization of space by adult and juvenile groups of captive chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes)

The incorporation of vertical structures, visual barriers, and multiple small areas to create complexity in captive chimpanzee housing is often practical and may aid in creating an environment more conductive to normal social interaction.

Year Published: 1985Animal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Traylor-Holzer, K., Fritz, P. 1985. Utilization of space by adult and juvenile groups of captive chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes). Zoo Biology 4, 115-127 .

Objective evaluation of a behavioral enrichment device for captive chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes)

Group-housed individuals spent on average 13 minutes per 120 minute-observation sessions contacting the puzzle box.. The most dominant males displayed the highest levels of overall use of this enrichment device. It may be desirable to use this device in groups...

Year Published: 1986Animal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Bloomstrand, M., Riddle, K., Alford, P. L. et al. 1986. Objective evaluation of a behavioral enrichment device for captive chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes). Zoo Biology 5, 293-300.

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.