Chimpanzee

Introduction of two wooden climbing frames as environmental enrichment for captive chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes) and its assessment

Year Published: 2001Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Ochiai, O. T., Matsuzawa, T. 2001. Introduction of two wooden climbing frames as environmental enrichment for captive chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes) and its assessment. Japanese Journal of Animal Psychology 51(1), 1-9.

Hay can be used to decrease feces smearing in groups of captive chimpanzees

Feces smearing on the walls decreased significantly when hay was present compared to when no hay was available.

Year Published: 2001Animal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Neu, K., Lambeth, S., Toback, E. et al. 2001. Hay can be used to decrease feces smearing in groups of captive chimpanzees. American Journal of Primatology 54(Supplement ), 78 (Abstract).

Successful formation of a large chimpanzee group out of two preexisting subgroups

Nineteen chimpanzees from preexisting subgroups were introduced into a social group [two adult males, six adult females along with six dependent infants, and five unrelated juveniles, four of whom had been hand-raised in a nursery unit]. ... The introduction process...

Year Published: 2001Topics: Social Housing & CompanionshipAnimal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Seres, M., Aureli, F., deWaal, F. B. M. 2001. Successful formation of a large chimpanzee group out of two preexisting subgroups. Zoo Biology 50, 501-515.

For Chimps, Some Space To Live Out Golden Years – Retirement Sanctuary to House Ex-Research Animals

Under a $19 million contract awarded yesterday by the National Institutes of Health, Chimp Haven Inc., a nonprofit group based in Shreveport, will operate a sanctuary system for all chimpanzees retired from federal biomedical facilities.

Year Published: 2002Animal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Anonymous 2002. For Chimps, Some Space To Live Out Golden Years - Retirement Sanctuary to House Ex-Research Animals . Washington Post October 1, A19.

Federally owned chimpanzees to start a new life in Northwest Louisiana Forest – First Chimp Haven sanctuary set to open in 2004

Chimp Haven will operate a sanctuary system for all chimpanzees retired from federal biomedical facilities. The sanctuary will not be open to the public on a regular basis. However, Chimp Haven will provide educational opportunities for students .. to learn...

Year Published: 2002Animal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Brent, L. 2002. Federally owned chimpanzees to start a new life in Northwest Louisiana Forest - First Chimp Haven sanctuary set to open in 2004. The Newsletter 13(4), 1.

The behavioral effects of early rearing experience on captive chimpanzee behavioral development: The juvenile years

Year Published: 2002Animal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Bloomsmith, M., Baker, K. C., Ross, S. R. et al. 2002. The behavioral effects of early rearing experience on captive chimpanzee behavioral development: The juvenile years. American Journal of Primatology 57(Supplement), (Abstract).

Conflict resolution following aggression in gregarious animals: a predictive framework

Knowledge of how animals manage their conflicts is critical for understanding the dynamics of social systems. During the last two decades research on gregarious animals, especially primates, has focused on the mechanisms of conflict management, mainly on friendly postconflict reunions...

Year Published: 2002Animal Type: Baboon, Capuchin, Chimpanzee, Goat, Lemur, Macaque, Marine Mammal, Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate, Other Animal, Other Nonhuman Primate, Squirrel Monkey

Citation: Aureli, F., Cords, M., van Schaik, C. P. 2002. Conflict resolution following aggression in gregarious animals: a predictive framework . Animal Behaviour 64(3), 325-343.

Coulston lab shuttered; monkeys get new caretakers

The controversial Coulston Foundation, based in Alamogordo, N.M., has shut down, and its chimpanzees and monkeys will be relocated to a sanctuary in Florida where they will be permanently removed from research, said the Center for Captive Chimpanzee Care in...

Year Published: 2002Animal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Anonymous 2002. Coulston lab shuttered; monkeys get new caretakers. New Mexico Business Weekly (web site) September 16.

Enrichment: it’s in the bag

Lunch bags filled with various types of produce were used to provide afeeding/foraging enrichment option for chimpanzees.

Year Published: 2002Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Harvey, H., Kayhart, R., Tice, T. 2002. Enrichment: it's in the bag. Tech Talk [The Newsletter for Laboratory Animal Science Technicians] 7(2), 1.

The presence of visitors does not affect the results of an instrumental enrichment program for chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes)

The presence of visitors had no affect of the way a group of chimpanzees [3 females and 3 males of unspecified age] made use of pipe feeders. The animals had to prepare simple tools to reach favorite food items placed...

Year Published: 2001Animal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Guillen-Salazar, F., Font, E., Sendra, A. 2001. The presence of visitors does not affect the results of an instrumental enrichment program for chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes). Folia Primatologica 72(3), 357. (Primate Meeting Abstract)