Chimpanzee

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)

Sanctuary enrichment for chimpanzees

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

Citation: Goodrich, D., Grow, G. 2002. Sanctuary enrichment for chimpanzees. The Shape of Enrichment 11(4), 8-10.

Early life experiences: Activity levels and abnormal behaviours in resocialised chimpanzees

It is concluded that human rearing, either alone or with conspecifics, influences behaviour through suppression of normal activity levels as a result of separation and elevation of levels of abnormal behaviours as a mechanism for coping with maternal loss and...

Year Published: 2002Animal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Martin, J. E. 2002. Early life experiences: Activity levels and abnormal behaviours in resocialised chimpanzees. Animal Welfare 11, 419-436.

Survey of NIH-Funded Investigators Who Use Nonhuman Primates

Current use of nonhuman primates: 58% Rhesus macaques, 10% Long-tailed macaque, 10% Baboons, 7% Pig-tailed macaques, 4% Squirrel monkeys, 3% Chimpanzees, < 2% Other species. Respondents' most common recommendation for meeting future nonhuman primate needs deal with increasing the availability...

Year Published: 2002Animal Type: Baboon, Chimpanzee, Macaque, Nonhuman Primate, Squirrel Monkey

Citation: Humanitas, I. 2002. Survey of NIH-Funded Investigators Who Use Nonhuman Primates. National Center for Research Resources, Bethesda, MD.

The effect of music on the behavior of captive chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes)

Results suggest music has a significant effect on behavior of captive chimpanzees. It resulted in decreased aggression and active exploratory behavior and increased inactive resting and social behavior (principally social grooming). These effects were predominant for adult males during morning...

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

Citation: Howell, S., Roeder, E., Nelson, C. et al. 2002. The effect of music on the behavior of captive chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes). American Journal of Primatology 57, 83-84 (Abstract).

From laboratory to more natural enclosures: Maintaining the well-being of captive chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes)

Chimpanzee well-being, as expressed through species-typical behaviors, was maintained in the transfer from a laboratory to a more natural zoo environment. An increase in social and manipulative behaviors was noted in the more natural environment.

Year Published: 2002Animal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Howell, S., Schwant, M., Fritz, J. et al. 2002. From laboratory to more natural enclosures: Maintaining the well-being of captive chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes). Laboratory Primate Newsletter 41(4), 5-9.

Inter-group variation in abnormal behavior in chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes) and rhesus macaques (Macaca mulatta)

It is suggested social learning processes are involved in the propagation of these behaviors.

Year Published: 2002Topics: Abnormal/Problematic BehaviorAnimal Type: Chimpanzee, Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Hook, M. A., Lambeth, S. P., Perlman. J. E. et al. 2002. Inter-group variation in abnormal behavior in chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes) and rhesus macaques (Macaca mulatta). Applied Animal Behaviour Science 76, 165-176.