SURVEY OF EXISTING METHODS OF FEEDING AND HOUSING THE CHIMPANZEE.
Abstract
Background information concerning feeding, housing and handling of the chimpanzee was obtained during visits to major zoological parks and several laboratories maintaining chimpanzees. Information on the habits of the chimpanzee in the wild was obtained and where applicable, this knowledge was used to better understand some of the problems involved in maintaining caged chimpanzees for laboratory purposes. A movable cage with feeder and water was designed to hold chimpanzees from 2 to 6 years old. Methods of handling employing negative and positive reward methods were compared. Diets were compared and revealed zoological parks generally fed a ration of fresh fruits and vegetables with cooked cereals and milk and small quantities of commerical chimp biscuits. Laboratories generally fed the commercial chimp biscuits supplemented with small quantities of fresh fruit and vegetables. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 1965
- Accession Number
- AD0625101
Entities
People
- Paul O. Nees
- Philip H. Derse
Organizations
- Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation