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M A Bloomsmith¹, P L Alford¹, T L Maple²

¹The University of Texas System Cancer Center, Science Park Veterinary Resources Department, Bastrop.

American Journal of Primatology

|January 24, 2020

Summary

Feeding enrichment significantly reduced agonistic and abnormal behaviors in captive chimpanzees. This study demonstrates the effectiveness of applied behavior analysis (ABA) in improving primate welfare and husbandry practices.

Keywords:

abnormal behavior aggression husbandry psychological well‐being

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Area of Science:

Primate behavior and welfare
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
Animal husbandry

Background:

Captive chimpanzees often exhibit agonistic and abnormal behaviors.
Enrichment programs are crucial for improving the psychological well-being of captive primates.

Purpose of the Study:

To determine the effects of a feeding enrichment program on agonistic and abnormal behaviors in captive chimpanzees.
To assess the efficacy of time-consuming, noncompetitive feeding strategies.

Main Methods:

Utilized an ABA design study with 41 adult chimpanzees across six social groups.
Implemented four simultaneous feeding enrichment procedures over a 6-month period.
Collected 270 hours of observational data on behavior.

Main Results:

A multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA) supported the hypothesis.
Feeding enrichment techniques significantly reduced instances of agonism.
Detrimental abnormal behaviors were also significantly decreased.

Conclusions:

Feeding enrichment is an effective strategy for mitigating undesirable behaviors in captive chimpanzees.
The study highlights the successful application of the scientific method to enhance primate care.
Findings contribute to improved husbandry practices for captive primates.