Effects of group-based enrichment on the behaviour of squirrel monkeys (Saimiri sciureus) at the Singapore Zoo.

Enrichment devices were used to stimulate the squirrel monkeys at the Singapore Zoo and improve their well-being. However, single-use food-based enrichment devices—devices which allowed only one monkey to access for food rewards at one time—were found to increase intra-group aggression due to compet...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Han, Sharleen Niyan.
Other Authors: School of Biological Sciences
Format: Final Year Project (FYP)
Language:English
Published: 2009
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10356/18973