Chimpanzee

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.

Behavioral profiles of chimpanzees in spacious biocontainment suites: Pairing, proximity, and play

Juvenile chimpanzees involved in infectious disease research were systematically observed to monitor the effectiveness of an environmental enrichment program.

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

Citation: Landon, K., Weed, J., Erwin, J. 1994. Behavioral profiles of chimpanzees in spacious biocontainment suites: Pairing, proximity, and play. American Journal of Primatology 33, 222 (Abstract).

A grass foraging device for captive chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes)

In the wild, chimpanzees spend most of their time foraging, so any device that stimulates this behaviour in captivity could potentially be effective enrichment. A simple grass foraging device constructed of a polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipe cut in half lengthwise...

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

Citation: Lambeth, S. P., Bloomsmith, M. A. 1994. A grass foraging device for captive chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes). Animal Welfare 3, 13-24.

Training captive chimpanzees for movement in a transfer box

Training technique is described. Thirty-seven [group-housed] captive chimpanzees were trained using operant conditioning to enter a transfer box. [Age and sex of subjects is not provided.]

Year Published: 1994Topics: Animal Training, Handling, Husbandry & ManagementAnimal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Kessel-Davenport, A. L., Gutierrez, T. 1994. Training captive chimpanzees for movement in a transfer box. The Newsletter 6(2), 1-2.

Behavioral changes in chimpanzees following a move to a larger facility

After the move to the larger, structurally enriched facility, there was an increase in activity, a decrease in stereotypical behaviour, and an increase in threat behavior.

Year Published: 1994Animal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Jensvold, M. L. J., Fouts, R. S. 1994. Behavioral changes in chimpanzees following a move to a larger facility. American Journal of Primatology 33, 218 (Abstract).