Title
Caregiver-chimpanzee interactions with species-specific behaviors
Document Type
Article
Department or Administrative Unit
Primate Behavior and Ecology
Publication Date
1-2010
Abstract
The relationships between captive primates and their caregivers are critical ones and can affect animal welfare. This study tested the effect of caregivers using chimpanzee behaviors or not, in daily interactions with captive chimpanzees. In the Chimpanzee Behavior (CB) condition the caregiver presented chimpanzee behaviors. In the Human Behavior (HB) condition the caregiver avoided using chimpanzee behaviors. The chimpanzees had individual patterns of response and had significant differences in their responses to each condition. These data are compared to a similar study conducted at The Zoo Northwest Florida (ZNWF). Both groups of chimpanzees were sensitive and responsive to the differences in conditions. These data suggest ways to improve animal welfare.
Recommended Citation
Jensvold, M. L. A., Buckner, J. C., & Stadtner, G. B. (2010). Caregiver–chimpanzee interactions with species-specific behaviors. Interaction Studies, 11(3), 396–409. https://doi.org/10.1075/is.11.3.04jen
Journal
Interaction Studies
Rights
© 2010 John Benjamins Publishing Company
Comments
This article was originally published in Interaction Studies. The full-text article from the publisher can be found here.
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