Chimpanzees in single cages and small social groups: Effects of housing on behavior (1996)

Baker, K. C.

Abstract

Chimpanzees housed in pairs or trios showed fewer signs of tension, anxiety and aggressiveness than those housed singly. However, providing one or two social companions did not appear to ameliorate abnormal behavior over the long term.

Published
1996

Animal Type
Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

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Citation
Baker, K. C. 1996. Chimpanzees in single cages and small social groups: Effects of housing on behavior. Contemporary Topics in Laboratory Animal Science 35(3), 71-74.

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