An Evaluation of Ethograms Measuring Distinct Features of Enrichment Use by Captive Chimpanzees (<i>Pan troglodytes</i>)

An Evaluation of Ethograms Measuring Distinct Features of Enrichment Use by Captive Chimpanzees (<i>Pan troglodytes</i>)

Environmental enrichment provides mental stimulation and minimizes abnormal behaviors in captive animals. In captive chimpanzees, individual animals may vary in the ways in which they benefit from enrichment or use enrichment devices, so investigating nuances in enrichment use may improve the welfar...

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Main Authors: Julia L. Greeson, Kara I. Gabriel, J. B. Mulcahy, Bonnie King Hendrickson, Susan D. Lonborg, Jay C. Holloway
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-08-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
primate behavior
environmental enrichment
<i>Pan troglodytes</i>
social contexts
object manipulation
individual preferences
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/12/16/2029

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