Chimpanzee

The effects of age, sex, rearing history and social group composition on the social behavior of captive chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes) during the introduction to unfamiliar partners and formation of new social groups

Results imply that successful group formation may not be hampered by aggression but by failure for chimpanzees to form affiliative social relationships.

Year Published: 2003Animal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Howell, S., Schwandt, M., Fritz, J. et al. 2003. The effects of age, sex, rearing history and social group composition on the social behavior of captive chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes) during the introduction to unfamiliar partners and formation of new social groups. American Journal of Primatology 60(Supplement), 94 (Abstract).

A stereo music system as environmental enrichment for captive chimpanzees

Music was associated with a significant decrease in agitated/aggression and active/explore behaviors during the AM hours [feeding and cleaning time]. .. At these times, we suggest music can be beneficial as an environmental enrichment. When colony activities are relatively low,...

Year Published: 2003Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Howell, S., Schwandt, M., Fritz, J. et al. 2003. A stereo music system as environmental enrichment for captive chimpanzees. Lab Animal 32(10), 31-36.

Customizing an environmental enrichment program for captive chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes) at the Primate Foundation of Arizona

This study considers the effects of age, sex, rearing, and group composition on the use of enrichments. .. Subjects included 75 socially-housed captive chimpanzees (40 females, 35 males). .. Results suggest age, sex, and social group composition all had a...

Year Published: 2003Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Howell, S., Schwant, M., Fritz, J. et al. 2003. Customizing an environmental enrichment program for captive chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes) at the Primate Foundation of Arizona. American Journal of Primatology 60(Supplement), 96 (Abstract).

Using positive reinforcement training techniques to facilitate the collection of semen in chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes)

Positive reinforcement training techniques were used to train 7 socially-housed, adult male chimpanzees to voluntarily provide semen samples. .. Subjects had been previously trained to present their ventrums for inspection, and this behavior was modified to include the insertion of...

Year Published: 2003Animal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Perlman, J. E., Bowsher, T. R., Braccini, S. N. et al. 2003. Using positive reinforcement training techniques to facilitate the collection of semen in chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes). American Journal of Primatology 60(Supplement), 77-78 (Abstract).

A case of infant carrying by an adult male chimpanzee in the Budongo forest

Year Published: 2003Topics: Natural BehaviorAnimal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Notman, H., Munn, J. 2003. A case of infant carrying by an adult male chimpanzee in the Budongo forest. Pan Africa News 10, 7-9.

Leaf-pile pulling: An unusual play pattern in wild chimpanzees

Play in nonhuman animals has generally been viewed as being uniform among study sites. No studies have examined whether there are local variations in play. In this work we report an apparently locality-specific form of play that is basically solo...

Year Published: 2003Animal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Nishida, T., Wallauer, W. 2003. Leaf-pile pulling: An unusual play pattern in wild chimpanzees. American Journal of Primatology 60, 167-173.

Guidelines for the Care and Use of Mammals in Neuroscience and Behavioral Research

Expanding on the National Research Council's Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals, this book deals specifically with mammals in neuroscience and behavioral research laboratories. It offers flexible guidelines for the care of these animals, and guidance on...

Year Published: 2003Topics: Regulations & Ethical Review, Welfare AssessmentAnimal Type: Baboon, Capuchin, Cat, Chimpanzee, Chinchilla, Dog, Ferret, Gerbil, Guinea Pig, Hamster, Lemur, Macaque, Marmoset, Mouse, Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate, Other Rodent, Owl Monkey, Pig, Rabbit, Rat, Rodent, Squirrel Monkey, Vervet (African Green Monkey)

Citation: National Research Council. 2003. Guidelines for the Care and Use of Mammals in Neuroscience and Behavioral Research. National Academic Press: Washington, DC, 223 pp.

Policy on the Care and Use of Non-Human Primates for Scientific Purposes

Year Published: 2003Topics: Regulations & Ethical ReviewAnimal Type: Baboon, Capuchin, Chimpanzee, Lemur, Macaque, Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate, Owl Monkey, Squirrel Monkey, Vervet (African Green Monkey)

Citation: National Health and Medical Research Council [NHMRC] Animal Welfare Committee. 2003. Policy on the Care and Use of Non-Human Primates for Scientific Purposes. National Health and Medical Research Council: Canberra, Australia.

A note on enrichment for spontaneous tool use by chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes)

Tube feeders from which chimpanzees could access orange juice using either tools or their hands were presented. Results showed that chimpanzees opted to use tools to access the juice in the feeders, even though the use of the mouth and...

Year Published: 2003Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Morimura, N. 2003. A note on enrichment for spontaneous tool use by chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes). Applied Animal Behaviour Science 82, 241-247.

Use of space and manipulable objects in chimpanzees: individual differences in response to environmental enrichment

Twenty-five captive-born chimpanzees were housed in glass-walled biocontainment suites containing resting benches and climbing structures. Thirteen of these animals were individually housed; 12 were paired or grouped. ... In a separate study, five of the individually housed chimpanzees were studied...

Year Published: 2003Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Smith, K., Tobery, T., Erwin, J. 2003. Use of space and manipulable objects in chimpanzees: individual differences in response to environmental enrichment. American Journal of Primatology 60((Supplement)), 80 (Abstract).