Chimpanzee

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).

Sociability in former laboratory chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes): Personality and predictors of successful resocialisation

Year Published: 2003Animal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Schuettler, E., Niemitz, C., Preuschoft, S. 2003. Sociability in former laboratory chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes): Personality and predictors of successful resocialisation. Folia Primatologica 74(4), 220-221. (Primate Meeting Abstact)

Solutions for research chimpanzees

As one of humankind's closest animal relatives, the chimpanzee has proven to be a valuable but controversial research model. The author provides an overview of efforts to improve chimpanzee welfare, and describes a facility dedicated to providing lifelong care for...

Year Published: 2004Animal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Brent, L. 2004. Solutions for research chimpanzees. Lab Animal 33(1).

Benefits of positive human interaction for socially housed chimpanzees

For chimpanzees housed indoors and in small social groups [2-3 animals], providing additional positive human interaction [50 min/animal/week] influenced their behaviours. .. Levels of abnormal behaviour fell, subjects were less tense and reactive .. spent less time idel, and engaged...

Year Published: 2004Animal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Baker, K. C. 2004. Benefits of positive human interaction for socially housed chimpanzees. Animal Welfare 13, 239-245.

Environmental enrichment for laboratory animals

Includes regulatory compliance, program development and management, common environmental enrichment strategies, program assessment and monitoring. A key component to the enrichment program development is the understanding of the natural behavior and habitat of each species housed in the animal facility....

Year Published: 2004Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: All/General, Baboon, Capuchin, Cat, Chimpanzee, Chinchilla, Dog, Ferret, Gerbil, Gibbon, Guinea Pig, Hamster, Lemur, Macaque, Marmoset, Mole Rat, Mouse, Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate, Other Rodent, Owl Monkey, Pig, Rabbit, Rat, Rodent, Sheep, Squirrel Monkey, Vervet (African Green Monkey)

Citation: Stewart, K. L. , Bayne, K. 2004. Environmental enrichment for laboratory animals. In: Laboratory Animal Medicine and Management. Reuter, J. D. , Suckow, M. A. (Eds). International Veterinary Information Service, Ithaca, New York.

Do chimpanzees like music? Will they choose their own?

Year Published: 2004Animal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Fritz, J. 2004. Do chimpanzees like music? Will they choose their own? Laboratory Primate Newsletter 43(4), 6.

Positive reinforcement training affects hematology and serum chemistry values in captive chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes)

Positive reinforcement training affects hematology and serum chemistry.

Year Published: 2004Animal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Lambeth, S. P., Hau, J., Perlman, J. E. et al. 2004. Positive reinforcement training affects hematology and serum chemistry values in captive chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes). American Journal of Primatology 62(Supplement), 37-38.