Essays about: "rufiventris"

Found 2 essays containing the word rufiventris.

  1. 1. Zero-order manipulation task to obtain a food reward in Colombian black spider monkeys (Ateles fusciceps rufiventris) kept in a zoo

    University essay from Institutionen för fysik, kemi och biologi

    Author : Sofia Högberg; [2010]
    Keywords : behavior; captivity; cognition; enrichment; tool use; welfare;

    Abstract : Spider monkeys (Ateles sp.) are common in zoological parks, but rare in scientific publications. Studies on tool use in primates have mostly focused on impressive tool users such as chimpanzees. Spider monkeys fulfill several criteria that are known to be associated with tool use. READ MORE

  3. 2. Enrichment for Colombian black spider monkeys (Ateles fusciceps rufiventris) in a zoo

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Environment and Health

    Author : Tina Torstensson; [2009]
    Keywords : enrichment; berikning; colombian; black; spider; monkey; zoo; ateles; fusciceps; rufiventris; colombiansk; svart; spindelapa; branch; ball; ice; block; food; puzzle; behaviour; behavior;

    Abstract : The Colombian black spider monkey (Ateles fusciceps rufiventris) is critically endangered. The wild population is still decreasing and today there are no records of the actual population size. Enrichment makes the animals keep their natural behaviours, which makes an eventual reintroduction to nature easier. READ MORE