Chimpanzee

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.

Positive reinforcement training as a technique to alter non-human primate behavior: Quantitative assessments of effectiveness

We found that positive reinforcement techniques alter the expression of affiliative behavior in group-housed, female rhesus macaques. ... We found a statistically significant reduction in aggression when meals were fed to group-living chimpanzees using a co-operative feeding technique. .... We...

Year Published: 2002Animal Type: Chimpanzee, Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Schapiro, S. J., Bloomsmith, M. A., Laule, G. E. 2002. Positive reinforcement training as a technique to alter non-human primate behavior: Quantitative assessments of effectiveness. In: Congress of the International Primatological Society . 181-182 (Abstract). Mammalogical Society of China, Beijing, China.

Responses to novel foods in captive chimpanzees

Since novel stimuli provide sensory stimulation and elicit exploration and social interest, occasional presentation of novel foods could be a promising and cheap device for feeding enrichment.

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

Citation: Visalberghi, E., Yamakoshi, M. M., Hirata, S. et al. 2002. Responses to novel foods in captive chimpanzees. Zoo Biology 21, 539-548.

Tool use task as environmental enrichment for captive chimpanzees

Wild chimpanzees spend 50-80% of their time foraging, using tools and other forms of manipulation, while captive chimpanzees cannot. In this study, a device that elicits tool use was presented to six captive chimpanzees housed in pairs. The task successfully...

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

Citation: Celli, M. L., Tomonagaa, M., Udonob, T. et al. 2003. Tool use task as environmental enrichment for captive chimpanzees . Applied Animal Behaviour Science 81, 171-182.

The influence of housing conditions on the performance of aberrant behaviours in former laboratory chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes): Association with social interactions? Folia Primatologica 74(4), 194

Year Published: 2003Animal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Franz, C., Macherhammer, S., Kalcher, E. et al. 2003. The influence of housing conditions on the performance of aberrant behaviours in former laboratory chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes): Association with social interactions? Folia Primatologica 74(4), 194. (Primate Meeting Abstract)

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).