The effects of early experience on adult copulatory behavior in zoo-born chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes)

Abstract 10.1002/zoo.1430130107.abs This paper examines the relationship between the early rearing experience of zoo-born, zoo-reared chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes) and the subsequent occurrence of successful copulation as adults. Developmental histories were acquired for 71 subjects via questionnaires and phone interviews. The following variables related to aspects of chimpanzees’ early rearing experience were examined: (1) Rearing conditions, […]