Chimpanzee

Toys as environmental enrichment for captive juvenile chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes)

Whereas contact with the indestructible toy ball decreased over time, destructible objects maintained a consistent level of interest throughout the toys lifespan. ... Provision of both types of toys did not result in significant differences in the time individuals spent...

Year Published: 1993Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Shefferly, N., Fritz, J., Howell, S. 1993. Toys as environmental enrichment for captive juvenile chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes). Laboratory Primate Newsletter 32(2), 7-9.

The effects of human interaction on the psychological well-being of captive young chimpanzees

Human interaction did not significantly decrease negative behaviors (~30%) [abnormal, stereotypical, and distress behaviors] of socially housed young chimpanzees.

Year Published: 1994Animal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Blaisdell, A. P., Crisci, M. 1994. The effects of human interaction on the psychological well-being of captive young chimpanzees. American Journal of Primatology 30, 195-196 (Abstract).

Chimpanzee breeding and research program

A juvenile chimpanzee was been trained to voluntarily cooperate during blood collection while gently being held on a table.

Year Published: 1994Animal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: April, M. 1994. Chimpanzee breeding and research program. National Center for Research Resources Progress Report July, 1-4.

Reasons and risks associated with manipulating captive primates’ social environments

Review of the implications of experimental or management-related manipulations of the social environment of captive primates for the animals' welfare. Relatively little empirical work has been done on the effects of manipulation of the social environment. The data currently available...

Year Published: 1993Topics: Husbandry & Management, Social Housing & CompanionshipAnimal Type: Baboon, Capuchin, Chimpanzee, Lemur, Macaque, Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate, Owl Monkey, Squirrel Monkey, Vervet (African Green Monkey)

Citation: Visalberghi, E., Anderson, J. R. 1993. Reasons and risks associated with manipulating captive primates' social environments. Animal Welfare 2(1), 3-15 .

Incorporating environmental enrichment into behavioral research in captive chimpanzees, Pan troglodytes

The proximate goal of this project was to create an enrichment protocol designed to enhance the physical space and foraging opportunities ... by introducing a variety of novel food and non-food objects into the home cage.

Year Published: 1993Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Toback, E. L. 1993. Incorporating environmental enrichment into behavioral research in captive chimpanzees, Pan troglodytes. ChimpanZoo Conference Proceedings, 41-51.

Using training to moderate chimpanzee aggression during feeding

Positive reinforcement training techniques were applied to reduce a dominant male chimpanzee's aggression and chasing during meals. Verbal commands and food reinforcers were used to train him to sit and remain seated while other group members received and ate their...

Year Published: 1994Animal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Bloomsmith, M. A., Laule, G. E., Alford, P. L. et al. 1994. Using training to moderate chimpanzee aggression during feeding. Zoo Biology 13, 557-566.

Use of positive reinforcement training in the management of species for reproduction

Summary of successful training programs related to reproduction.

Year Published: 1994Animal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Desmond, T., Laule, G. E. 1994. Use of positive reinforcement training in the management of species for reproduction. Zoo Biology 13, 471-477.

Introducing unfamiliar chimpanzees to a group or partner

In six years, 85 introductions were made at PFA [Primate Foundation of Arizona] with no injury to any animal involved.

Year Published: 1994Animal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Fritz, J. 1994. Introducing unfamiliar chimpanzees to a group or partner. Laboratory Primate Newsletter 33(1), 5-7.

An enriching approach to captive chimpanzee care

The social environment [which includes the care providers] is perhaps the most critical factor in chimpanzee well-being, more important even than designs of the living space.

Year Published: 1994Topics: Human-Animal Interaction, Social Housing & CompanionshipAnimal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Fouts, R. S., Fouts, D. H., Jensvold, M. L. A. et al. 1994. An enriching approach to captive chimpanzee care. In Touch 1(1), 1 & 4-8.

Recycling Paper – Ideas for Environmental Enrichment for Primates

Our solution was to wrap the food up in sheets of used A4 paper. This meant that the primates had to unwrap and strip the paper from the food. .. Also, we used scrap paper, the enrichment costs nothing but...

Year Published: 1994Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Farmer, K. H., Young, R. J. 1994. Recycling paper. Ideas for environmental enrichment for primates. RATEL (Journal of the Association of British Wild Animal Keepers) 21(6), 202-203.