Evaluation of social compatibility in an all‐male group of chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes) by means of social network analysis
The study here presented provides preliminary data regarding social compatibility of an all-male group of five chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes), assessed by means of a social network analysis (SNA). The study was conducted at the Fundació Mona (Girona, Spain), where data on social behavior were collected in two consecutive 2-week periods using continuous focal animal sampling […]
Social and environmental impacts on sleep in captive Asian elephants (Elephas maximus)
Modern zoos strive to improve standards of animal management, husbandry and welfare of their animals as part of a continual evaluation process. Elephants (Elephantidae) have received particular attention in recent years due to the challenge of providing environments which promote natural behavior and opportunities for social interaction. A number of measures have been proposed to […]
Social compatibility in a newly formed all-male group of white crowned mangabeys (Cercocebus atys lunulatus)
Abstract 10.1002/zoo.20117.abs Surplus males in primate captive populations are a common problem for zoos. Some captive breeding programs promote all-male groups as an adequate option to house surplus males, but there have been few attempts to assess the feasibility of this management technique across primate species. The present study provides preliminary data regarding social compatibility […]