Animal welfare research has increased dramatically in scope and prevalence, spanning
zoos, aquariums, sanctuaries, and research facilities. Chimpanzees are the most common …

Simple Summary Chimpanzees moving into sanctuary settings from captive research
settings have often lived in smaller groups at their previous facilities. However, chimpanzees …

Simple Summary Chimpanzees live in large groups in large territories in the wild, although
this is less common in captivity. At Chimp Haven, the world's largest chimpanzee sanctuary …

Simple Summary Captive chimpanzee locomotion, including walking, climbing, brachiating,
and hanging, is a species-typical behavior and increased locomotion is generally …

Obesity is a problem in captive chimpanzee colonies that can lead to increased risk for
disease; therefore, implementation of effective weight management strategies is imperative …

This chapter provides a “big picture” view of the value of implementing behavioral
management programs for animals in captivity, especially those that are likely to be involved …

Simple Summary Ensuring proper sleep is essential for the health of all animals, including
chimpanzees. Many studies have demonstrated that sleep plays a crucial role in physical …

We know vanishingly little about how long-lived apes experience senescence in the wild,
particularly with respect to their foraging behaviors, which are essential for survival. Some …

Human fascination with chimpanzees has driven extensive research on the species, but also
led to exploitation by private owners and entertainment industries. These animals often …

Due to advances in captive nonhuman primate (NHP) medical care, the number of geriatric
chimpanzees (≥ 35‐years old) is growing. With old age comes a variety of physical …