Chimpanzee

A rich ape is a happy ape

Chimpanzees were attracted to boxes right away, but quickly grew tired of them. In comparison, orangutans tore the boxes up, but used them even more after they were torn into several pieces.

Year Published: 1993Animal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Jones, R. 1993. A rich ape is a happy ape. ChimpanZoo Conference Proceedings, 79-82.

The resocialization and rehabilitation of humanized and abused primates

Author presents case histories of Primarily Primate's treatment of individual primates with problems common to humanized and abused primates. Among the methods effectively used were gradual introduction to other primates, (sometimes with the use of portable cages), surrogate mothers, territorial...

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

Citation: Swett, W. W. 1993. The resocialization and rehabilitation of humanized and abused primates. Humane Innovations and Alternatives in Animal Experimentation 7, 440-443.

The introduction of three unrelated chimpanzees to an existing colony at the Wellington Zoo

Year Published: 1993Animal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Strachan, G. 1993. The introduction of three unrelated chimpanzees to an existing colony at the Wellington Zoo. Australian Primatology 8(2), 3 (Abstract).

Primate Enrichment Olympics (Videotape With Commentary)

Social- and single-housed chimpanzees are shown using different feeding enrichment devices. Tool use at the devices is documented.

Year Published: 1993Animal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Steele, S. , Fried, J. 1993. Primate Enrichment Olympics (Videotape With Commentary). Dallas ZooAvailable on loan from Lee Houts, 1118 Sherburn Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95822, USA, Dallas, TX.

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.