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The Development of Stereotyped Body Rocking in Chimpanzees (Pan Troglodytes) Reared in a Variety Of Nursery Settings

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  11 January 2023

K A Pazol  and
M A Bloomsmith
K A Pazol*
Affiliation:
The University of Texas, M D Anderson Cancer Center, Science Park, Department of Veterinary Resources, Route 2, Box 151-B1, Bastrop, Texas 78602, USA
M A Bloomsmith*
Affiliation:
The University of Texas, M D Anderson Cancer Center, Science Park, Department of Veterinary Resources, Route 2, Box 151-B1, Bastrop, Texas 78602, USA
*
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Abstract

This study measured the amount of time 17 chimpanzee infants devoted to stereotyped body rocking in a variety of nursery settings. Nine females and eight males ranging in age from three weeks to four years were included in the study. Some infants were placed in a peer group at a very early age and were given minimal human contact, while others were provided with more frequent human interaction and were placed in peer groups at varying ages. During the course of the study, infants were housed with varying numbers of chimpanzee companions and some were also provided with a canine companion. Four hundred and thirty-three hours of data were collected. Infants showed a decline in rocking over age and rocked less in the presence of a canine companion. Infant gender, the amount of human contact received at an early age, the age placed with at least one peer companion, and the current number of chimpanzee companions did not affect the time devoted to body rocking. These findings demonstrate that animal managers should look beyond conspecific stimulation for improving the social environment and overall welfare of chimpanzees. These results are further discussed in a framework of identifying possible strategies for minimizing rocking and promoting future behavioural competence in nursery-reared infants.

Keywords

animal welfarecaptive managementchimpanzeesearly rearing experiencestereotyped body rocking
Type
Research Article
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Animal Welfare , Volume 2 , Issue 2 , May 1993 , pp. 113 - 129
Copyright
© 1993 Universities Federation for Animal Welfare

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