Resocialization of a group of ex-laboratory chimpanzees, Pan troglodytes (1991)

Noon, C.

Abstract

A group of [8] wild-born individuals from a single-cage laboratory environment were released onto a small island. [Group formation process and success is not described]. ... This study was undertaken to determine the behavior of the chimpanzees 12 years after their release onto the island. ... There are no lock-up facilities on the islands and the chimpanzees sleep together at night. The surprising lack of aggression at feeding time may be a byproduct of the chimpanzees' constant contact with each other. ... The evidence presented in this paper suggests that it is possible for laboratory chimpanzees to be resocialized and to reproduce successfully.