Chimpanzee

Differences in behavior between chimpanzees housed long-term in individual cages and small groups

Chimpanzees housed in pairs or trios showed fewer signs of tension, anxiety and aggressiveness than those housed singly.

Year Published: 1995Animal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Baker, K. C. 1995. Differences in behavior between chimpanzees housed long-term in individual cages and small groups. American Journal of Primatology 36, 106 (Abstract).

The chimps of Chimfunshi

Report about David and Sheila Siddle's sanctuary for 43 rehabilitated chimpanzees in Zambia. All the experts said it wouldn't work. We didn't know if it would or not, be we knew we had to try. ... Now they're calling us...

Year Published: 1995Animal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Lemmon, T., Hobbs, G. 1995. The chimps of Chimfunshi. Africa 3(2), 36-45.

Shredded paper as enrichment for infant chimpanzees

Shredded paper was scattered throughout the room with the [group-housed] infants present on Monday morning and was removed on Friday afternoon. During a four-week study period shredded paper had limited effects on the chimpanzees' behavior, although it encouraged more independent...

Year Published: 1995Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Kessel, A. L., Brent, L., Walljasper, T. 1995. Shredded paper as enrichment for infant chimpanzees. Laboratory Primate Newsletter 34(4), 4-6.

Behavioral changes in Lisbon Zoo chimpanzees after social housing*

The provision of manipulable objects [plastic brick, items of clothing] led to a reduction of self-directed behavior. It is suggested that manipulable materials can work as 'ice-breakers' for social interaction.

Year Published: 1995Animal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Gaspar, A. D. 1995. Behavioral changes in Lisbon Zoo chimpanzees after social housing*. ChimpanZoo Conference Proceedings, 45-50.

Conversations with chimpanzees: A review of recent research, research methods, and enrichment techniques

We feel that offering clothes to chimpanzees raised in human culture is an appropriate enrichment.

Year Published: 1995Animal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Fouts, R. S., Fouts, D. 1995. Conversations with chimpanzees: A review of recent research, research methods, and enrichment techniques. ChimpanZoo Conference Proceedings, 51-43.

Restraint and Handling of Wild and Domestic Animals (Second Edition)

Photographic documentation of enforced restraint and handling techniques.

Year Published: 1995Animal Type: All/General, Amphibian, Baboon, Bird, Capuchin, Cat, Cattle, Chimpanzee, Chinchilla, Crocodile & Alligator, Dog, Equine, Fish, Gerbil, Gibbon, Goat, Guinea Pig, Hamster, Lemur, Lizard, Macaque, Marine Mammal, Marmoset, Mole Rat, Mouse, Nonhuman Primate, Other Animal, Other Nonhuman Primate, Other Rodent, Owl Monkey, Pig, Rabbit, Rat, Reptile, Rodent, Sheep, Snake, Squirrel Monkey, Turtle & Tortoise, Vervet (African Green Monkey)

Citation: Fowler, M. E. 1995. Restraint and Handling of Wild and Domestic Animals (Second Edition). Iowa State University Press, Ames, IA.

Restraint methods of laboratory non-human primates: A critical review

Published information provides scientific evidence that traditional, involuntary restraint techniques of research non-human primates are intrinsically a source of distress resulting from fear. It has been documented that common methods of enforced restraint result in significantly increased adrenal activity as...

Year Published: 1995Topics: Animal Training, RestraintAnimal Type: Baboon, Chimpanzee, Macaque, Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Reinhardt, V., Liss, C., Stevens, C. 1995. Restraint methods of laboratory non-human primates: A critical review. Animal Welfare 4(3), 221-238 .

The use of an artificial termite mound for chimpanzee enrichment

A sophisticated artificial termite mound is described.

Year Published: 1995Animal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Phillips, J. 1995. The use of an artificial termite mound for chimpanzee enrichment. Animal Keepers' Forum 22(3), 96-98.

A hammock in the rain forest for chimpanzees

Getting the [group-housed] chimps off harsh concrete surfaces and providing them with softer substrates has long been a goal. The hammock has been up for three months now. It gets constant abuse and absorbs it well. Some chimps use the...

Year Published: 1995Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Wolper, C. 1995. A hammock in the rain forest for chimpanzees. The Shape of Enrichment 4(3), 1-2.

Chimp platforms in outdoor enclosure

A project was initiated to take advantage of the vertical space by building a wooden platform with two decks in each of the eight corrals. The platforms have been used by chimpanzees of all ages, and have been the center...

Year Published: 1995Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Suarez, S. A., Forter, L. 1995. Chimp platforms in outdoor enclosure. The Shape of Enrichment 4(4), 5-6.