The Behavioral and Biomedical Study of Pygmy Chimpanzees,
Abstract
Studies on blood chemistry and hematology show that the figures for pygmy chimpanzees in nearly every case fall within the normal human range. When the pygmy chimpanzees first arrived their hemoglobins and hematocrits were low and each successive estimation showed improvement up to the present. The following parasites were found on arrival: Strongyloides, Enterobius, Trichomonas, Sucking Lice, Microfilariae, Cestodes, and Nematodes. Rectal, throat and stool cultures showed the presence of Herpes and pox viruses. TB tests carried out on arrival and at intervals thereafter remained ambigious and this delayed for months the liberation of the animals from quarantine. Of the five animals which arrived, two babies, Mukili and Maschini were in a very low state of health and finally refused to eat, forced feeding and finally intravenous feeding were used, but it was impossible to save these two animals. The other three animals, the mature female, Lokalema, and the two prepubescents, Matata and Bonsondjo, have progressively improved in health and at the time of this writing are in good condition. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 19, 1976
- Accession Number
- ADA084449
Entities
People
- Geoffrey H. Bourne
Organizations
- Emory University