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Effect of enclosure size and complexity on the behaviors of captive chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes) (2001)

Jensvold, M. L. A., Sanz, C. M., Fouts, R. S. et al.

Abstract

Changes in behavior of 5 adult chimpanzees that coincided with transfer to a larger, complex environment are described. The percentage of time spent traveling nearly doubled in the larger enclosure. The animals used all structures and all areas in the facility, especially elevated structures and the outdoor enclosure.

Published
2001

Animal Type
Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate
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Citation
Jensvold, M. L. A., Sanz, C. M., Fouts, R. S. et al. 2001. Effect of enclosure size and complexity on the behaviors of captive chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes). Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science 4, 53-69.

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