Chapter 40. Chimpanzees
- Robert Hubrecht,
- James Kirkwood
Published Online: 8 FEB 2010
DOI: 10.1002/9781444318777.ch40
Copyright © 2010 the Universities Federation for Animal Welfare
Book Title
The UFAW Handbook on the Care and Management of Laboratory and Other Research Animals, Eighth Edition
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How to Cite
Schapiro, S. J. and Lambeth, S. P. (2010) Chimpanzees, in The UFAW Handbook on the Care and Management of Laboratory and Other Research Animals, Eighth Edition (eds R. Hubrecht and J. Kirkwood), Wiley-Blackwell, Oxford, UK. doi: 10.1002/9781444318777.ch40
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UFAW, The Old School, Brewhouse Hill, Wheathampstead, Hertfordshire AL4 8AN, UK
Publication History
- Published Online: 8 FEB 2010
- Published Print: 26 MAR 2010
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ISBN Information
Print ISBN: 9781405175234
Online ISBN: 9781444318777
- Summary
- Chapter
- References
Keywords:
- chimpanzee genetics - area in which substantial and important progress has been made;
- chimpanzees, usually described as living in fission–fusion societies;
- taxonomy of common chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes) - still being debated;
- chimpanzees, slow-producing, slow-maturing species;
- factors threatening survival of chimpanzees in natural settings;
- chimpanzees, being infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV);
- veterinary management and geriatric care;
- captive chimpanzees - maintained in social groupings, promote naturalistic social behaviours;
- retirement and sanctuaries;
- common welfare problems - disease issues and behavioural factors
Summary
This chapter contains sections titled:
Introduction
Biological overview
Uses in the laboratory
Laboratory management and breeding (or non-breeding)
Safety
Retirement and sanctuaries
Concluding remarks
Acknowledgements
Common welfare problems
Priorities and future directions
References