Chimpanzees Behavioral Respons To A Shift In Number Of Visitors During Autumn Holiday In Aalborg Zoo

Abstract

This study examin how the number of visitors affects the behavior of four chimpanzees Pan troglodytes in Aalborg Zoo. Overall, continuous focal sampling showed no significant changes in the chimpanzee’s behaviors that could be linked to the number of visitors. However, the youngest individual showed significant more shifts in behavior during holidays than during the control days. Individual differences were found in behavioural interactions, fouraging and stereotypical behavior.