Chimpanzee

Integration of chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes) in captivity

Clear recommendations of how to introduce new chimpanzees to a core group and how to form a new group. Valuable survey of the introduction protocols of twenty institutions that reported conducting introduction.

Year Published: 1992Animal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: McNary, J. K. 1992. Integration of chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes) in captivity. In: The Care and Management of Chimpanzees (Pan Troglodytes) in Captive Environments. Fulk, R. , Garland, C. (eds), 88-100. North Carolina Zoological Society, Asheboro, NC.

Facilitation of exploration and play in captive chimpanzees by the presentation of novel objects

The usefulness of novel enrichment objects for group-housed chimpanzees is discussed.

Year Published: 1992Animal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Lichtfield, C. A. 1992. Facilitation of exploration and play in captive chimpanzees by the presentation of novel objects. International Journal of Psychology 27, 437 (Abstract).

Using novel object to facilitate exploration and play, and reduce aberrant behaviors in the chimpanzee group at Adelaide Zoo

The usefulness of novel enrichment objects for group-housed chimpanzees is discussed.

Year Published: 1992Animal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Lichtfield, C. A. 1992. Using novel object to facilitate exploration and play, and reduce aberrant behaviors in the chimpanzee group at Adelaide Zoo. Bulletin of the Chicago Academy of Sciences 15, 35 (Abstract).

Use of positive behavioral techniques in primates for husbandry and enrichment

Primates, as a group, offer great opportunities for positive reinforcement work.

Year Published: 1992Topics: Animal TrainingAnimal Type: Baboon, Capuchin, Chimpanzee, Lemur, Macaque, Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate, Owl Monkey, Squirrel Monkey, Vervet (African Green Monkey)

Citation: Laule, G. E. 1992. Use of positive behavioral techniques in primates for husbandry and enrichment. The Newsletter 3(4), 1-2.

Training for husbandry and medical procedures

Chimpanzees can be trained to cooperate in treatment of wounds, allowing blood sampling and injection.

Year Published: 1992Animal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Reichard, T., Shellaberger, W. 1992. Training for husbandry and medical procedures. American Zoo and Aquarium Association (AZA) Annual Conference Proceedings, 396-402.

Comparing two manipulable objects as enrichment for captive chimpanzees

This study compared the effectiveness of kraft wrapping paper and rubber to as enrichment for 22 chimpanzees group-housed in conventional indoor/outdoor runs. Objects were tested separately during 67 hours of data collection using a group scan sampling technique. Paper was...

Year Published: 1992Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Pruetz, J. D., Bloomsmith, M. A. 1992. Comparing two manipulable objects as enrichment for captive chimpanzees. Animal Welfare 1(2), 127-137.

Bedding for enrichment

When forage materials [chicken scratch] are provided, bedding materials, such as straw or shredded newspaper, along with woodchips increase the amount of time the captive chimpanzee spends in search of forage materials. ... Whether this be the normal time for...

Year Published: 1992Topics: Environmental Enrichment, Natural BehaviorAnimal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Poenisch, T. 1992. Bedding for enrichment. The Newsletter 4(1), 1.

Discovering and learning tool-use for fishing honey by captive chimpanzees

Wild chimpanzees commonly use sticks to fish for termites, ants or honey. This ability seems to be socially transmitted to juveniles by their mothers across generations. In a natural environment, the limited visibility of this behavior with regards to the...

Year Published: 1992Animal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Paquette, D. 1992. Discovering and learning tool-use for fishing honey by captive chimpanzees . Human Evolution 7(3), 17-30.

Environmental enrichment by varied feeding strategies for individually caged young chimpanzees

Providing an ear of unhusked corn daily or on alternate days, in addition to laboratory chow, resulted in more time spent contacting food [primarily the corn] an hour after feeding [34% & 55%] than feeding laboratory chow alone [8% &...

Year Published: 1992Animal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Nadler, R. D., Herndon, J. G., Metz, B. et al. 1992. Environmental enrichment by varied feeding strategies for individually caged young chimpanzees. In: Chimpanzee Conservation and Public Health: Environments for the Future. Erwin, J. , Landon, J. C. (eds), 137-145. Diagnon/Bioqual, Rockville, MD.

A theoretical approach to environmental enrichment from the perspective of occupational therapy

By providing chimps with occupational opportunities, we empower them to act and to exert control over themselves and their environment.

Year Published: 1992Animal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Wood, W. 1992. A theoretical approach to environmental enrichment from the perspective of occupational therapy. ChimpanZoo Conference Proceedings, 55-61.