Essays about: "spider monkey"

Found 5 essays containing the words spider monkey.

  1. 1. Cognition in black-handed spider monkeys (Ateles geoffroyi): A battery of behavioral tests

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för fysik, kemi och biologi

    Author : Tiffany Claire Bosshard; [2020]
    Keywords : cognition; behavior; object permanence; associative learning; quantity discrimination; numerosity; long-term memory; spider monkey;

    Abstract : Cognition allows animals to acquire, process, and store sensory information from the environment and use it to adapt to their surroundings. A battery of behavioral tests was used to assess the cognitive abilities of black-handed spider monkeys (Ateles geoffroyi). READ MORE

  3. 2. Training of spider monkeys in a food-rewarded two-choice olfactory discrimination paradigm and assessment of olfactory learning and memory performance

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Biologi

    Author : Emmi Aineslahti; [2019]
    Keywords : Ateles geoffroyi; behavioral testing; discrimination learning; odor memory; olfaction; olfactory discrimination; olfactory learning; spider monkey;

    Abstract : There is little knowledge about olfactory learning in primates, even though primates are known to use olfaction in several behaviors including food selection and territorial defense. Therefore I assessed the olfactory learning and memory performance in five adult spider monkeys (Ateles geoffroyi) using a food-rewarded two-choice olfactory discrimination paradigm. READ MORE

  4. 3. 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

  5. 4. Client-side threats and a honeyclient-based defense mechanism, Honeyscout

    University essay from Institutionen för systemteknik

    Author : Christian Clementson; [2009]
    Keywords : Client security; network security; malware; virus; honeypot; honeyclient; capture-hpc; monkey-spider; honeyscout;

    Abstract : Client-side computers connected to the Internet today are exposed to a lot malicious activity. Browsing the web can easily result in malware infection even if the user only visits well known and trusted sites. Attackers use website vulnerabilities and ad-networks to expose their malicious code to a large user base. READ MORE

  6. 5. A literature review of the spider monkey, Ateles sp., with special focus on risk for extinction

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

    Author : Julia Takahashi; [2008]
    Keywords : Ateles; spider monkey; extinction;

    Abstract : This literature review summarizes and clarifies taxonomy, geographic distribution, status, habitat and food choice, threats, social organization and reproduction of spider monkeys, genus Ateles. The aim of the study is to asses why spider monkeys are vulnerable for extinction and discuss possible conservation actions. READ MORE