Conspecific introduction, socialization, and attempts to breed a solitary-raised, silverback male gorilla (1990)

Gould, J. E.

Abstract

Even though the silverback Colossus had not had an opportunity to interact with any other gorilla since infancy, his introduction to the adult female conspecific Muke was very successful. The careful pair formation procedure is described.

Published
1990

Animal Type
Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

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Citation
Gould, J. E. 1990. Conspecific introduction, socialization, and attempts to breed a solitary-raised, silverback male gorilla. Proceedings: Columbus Zoo Gorilla Workshop, 56-79.

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