Chimpanzee

Primate innovation: Sex, age and social rank differences

Analysis of an exhaustive survey of primate behavior collated from the published literature revealed significant variation in rates of innovation among individuals of different sex, age and social rank. We searched approximately 1,000 articles in four primatology journals, together with...

Year Published: 2001Animal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Reader, S. M., Laland, K. N. 2001. Primate innovation: Sex, age and social rank differences. International Journal of Primatology 22(5), 787-805.

What does a chimpanzee need? Using natural behavior to guide the care and management of captive populations

Their tendency toward natural behavior is probably little changed from their wild counterparts, despite the overwhelming influence of captivity on behavior... From a chimpanzee's point of view, it would be better to stimulate behavior characteristics of the natural environment of...

Year Published: 2001Topics: Natural BehaviorAnimal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Pruetz, J. D. E., McGrew, W. C. 2001. What does a chimpanzee need? Using natural behavior to guide the care and management of captive populations. In: Special Topics in Primatology, volume 2. The Care and Management of Captive Chimpanzees. Brent, L. (Ed.). The American Society of Primatologists: San Antonio, TX, 16-37.

Training captive chimpanzees: A focused look at the potential benefits of whole group training

Year Published: 2001Animal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Perlman, J. E., Lambeth, S. P., Bloomsmith, M. A. et al. 2001. Training captive chimpanzees: A focused look at the potential benefits of whole group training. In: The Apes: Challenges for the 21st Century Conference Proceedings. 373 (Abstract). Brookfield Zoo, Brookfield, IL.

Using positive reinforcement training techniques to facilitate the assessment of parasites in captive chimpanzees

The chimpanzees in our colony have been trained, using positive reinforcement techniques, to perform a variety of husbandry, management, and research behaviors, including presentation of their posteriors. Therefore, it was relatively easy to train the subjects to voluntarily present the...

Year Published: 2001Animal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Perlman, J. E., Guhad, F. A., Lambeth, S. et al. 2001. Using positive reinforcement training techniques to facilitate the assessment of parasites in captive chimpanzees. American Journal of Primatology 54(Supplement ), 56 (Abstract).

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).