Chimpanzee

Venipuncture training using positive reinforcement training techniques: a comparison of chimpanzee and rhesus macaques

Four group-housed chimpanzees and two singly-housed adult rhesus macaques of unspecified gender were trained to place an arm in a blood sleeve and remain stationary for venipuncture. It took an average of 219 minutes in 31 sessions to successfully train...

Year Published: 2006Animal Type: Chimpanzee, Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Pranger, L. A., Maier, A., Coleman, K. et al. 2006. Venipuncture training using positive reinforcement training techniques: a comparison of chimpanzee and rhesus macaques. American Journal of Primatology 68(Supplement ), 61-62 (Abstract).

Scientifically-based behavioral managements of chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes)

Year Published: 2007Animal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Bloomsmith, M. A., Else, J. G. 2007. Scientifically-based behavioral managements of chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes). American Journal of Primatology 69(Supplement), 115 [Abstract].

Feeding enrichment for chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes): twenty year later

Year Published: 2007Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Bloomsmith, M. A. 2007. Feeding enrichment for chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes): twenty year later. American Journal of Primatology 69(Supplement), 124 [Abstract].

Freed lab chimps to get own islands off Africa

Six remote African islands are to be turned into sanctuaries for chimpanzees, released from research laboratories after years of experimentation. The islands, off the coast of Liberia, have been taken over by the New York Blood Center (NYBC), which will...

Year Published: 2007Animal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Anonymous 2007. Freed lab chimps to get own islands off Africa. Laboratory Primate Newsletter 46(3), 21.

A science-based approach to the creation and operation of a chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes) sanctuary

Year Published: 2007Animal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Brent, L., Fultz, A. 2007. A science-based approach to the creation and operation of a chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes) sanctuary. American Journal of Primatology 69(Supplement), 118 (Abstract).

Combination therapy reduces self-injurious behavior in a chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes): A case report

The combination therapy approach entailed the following (a) pharmacological intervention with a gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) analogue, (b) positive reinforcement training, and (c) environmental enrichment, as well as social and environmental modification. The individually tailored, multifaceted combination therapy resulted in the...

Year Published: 2007Topics: Abnormal/Problematic Behavior, Animal Training, Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Bourgeois, S. R., Vazquez, M., Brasky, K. M. 2007. Combination therapy reduces self-injurious behavior in a chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes): A case report. Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science 10(2), 123-140.

Socially-mediated learning in groups of primates: models and methods

An ethological understanding of a behavioral phenomenon incorporates four levels of explanation: development, mechanism, function, and evolution. The phenomenon of socially-mediated learning has garnered a great deal of attention from ethologists, prominently including primatologists. Gregarious primates often exhibit specific behaviors...

Year Published: 2007Topics: Natural BehaviorAnimal Type: Baboon, Capuchin, Chimpanzee, Lemur, Macaque, Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate, Owl Monkey, Squirrel Monkey, Vervet (African Green Monkey)

Citation: Crast, J. 2007. Socially-mediated learning in groups of primates: models and methods. American Journal of Primatology 69(S1), 74. (30th Meeting of the American Society of Primatologists Scientific Program, Abstract #90)

Triadic postconflict affiliation in captive chimpanzees: does consolation console?

Consolation is a triadic postconflict interaction between a conflict participant and an uninvolved third party. We tested whether consolation alleviates postconflict stress in captive chimpanzees, Pan troglodytes. In addition, we examined whether consolation is a substitute postconflict interaction for reconciliation.We...

Year Published: 2007Topics: Natural BehaviorAnimal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Koski, S. E., Sterck, E. H. M. 2007. Triadic postconflict affiliation in captive chimpanzees: does consolation console? Animal Behaviour 73(1), 133-142.

The poor contribution of chimpanzee experiments to biomedical progress

Biomedical research on captive chimpanzees incurs substantial nonhuman animal welfare, ethical, and financial costs that advocates claim result in substantial advancements in biomedical knowledge. However, demonstrating minimal contribution toward the advancement of biomedical knowledge generally, subsequent papers did not cite...

Year Published: 2007Topics: Disease/Experimental Model, Regulations & Ethical ReviewAnimal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Knight, A. 2007. The poor contribution of chimpanzee experiments to biomedical progress. Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science 10(4), 281-308.

Promoting positive interactions between chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes) and caregivers

We tested our contention that when caregivers use chimpanzee behavior, more positive interactions result.

Year Published: 2007Animal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Jensvold, M. L. 2007. Promoting positive interactions between chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes) and caregivers. Laboratory Primate Newsletter 46(1), 1-4.