Selected Mixed Species Exhibits of Primates in German ... - DPZ
Selected Mixed Species Exhibits of Primates in German ... - DPZ
Selected Mixed Species Exhibits of Primates in German ... - DPZ
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Frankfurt / Ma<strong>in</strong><br />
Zoo Frankfurt, Alfred-Brehm-Platz 16, D-60316 Frankfurt<br />
8 Associations selected here<br />
Association 1<br />
Associated<br />
species<br />
s<strong>in</strong>ce 2001<br />
Southern owl<br />
monkey<br />
(Aotus azarae)<br />
Larger hairy<br />
armadillo<br />
(Chaetophractus<br />
villosus)<br />
Two-toed sloth<br />
(Choloepus<br />
h<strong>of</strong>fmannii)<br />
Initial group<br />
structure<br />
<strong>in</strong>itially monkeys<br />
were associated<br />
with acouchis<br />
(Myoprocta pratti)<br />
and n<strong>in</strong>e-banded<br />
armadillos<br />
(Dasypus<br />
novemc<strong>in</strong>ctus)<br />
Development <strong>of</strong><br />
group structure<br />
until present<br />
A. azarae breeds<br />
successfully s<strong>in</strong>ce<br />
20 years;<br />
acouchis bred<br />
until armadillos<br />
were <strong>in</strong>troduced<br />
Measurements<br />
and structure<br />
<strong>of</strong> outdoor<br />
enclosure<br />
only <strong>in</strong>door<br />
(Grzimek`s house<br />
for noctural<br />
animals)<br />
Measurements<br />
and structure<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>in</strong>door<br />
enclosure<br />
15.4 m 2 ,53m 3<br />
plus 1.8 m 2<br />
common sleep<strong>in</strong>g<br />
box<br />
• Special behavioural observations (<strong>in</strong>tra- or <strong>in</strong>terspecific): Juvenile owl monkeys<br />
were observed to ride on the backs <strong>of</strong> young acouchis (association was systematically observed<br />
by students).<br />
• Problems and risks (animals, technical, vet. medical): In former associations acouchis<br />
were frequently disturbed by n<strong>in</strong>e-banded armadillos on the ground and stopped<br />
breed<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
• Cause <strong>of</strong> problems and trouble shoot<strong>in</strong>g: N<strong>in</strong>e-banded armadillos were replaced by<br />
larger hairy armadillo. Present-day association can be recommended.<br />
Association 2<br />
Associated<br />
species<br />
s<strong>in</strong>ce 1997<br />
Golden lion<br />
tamar<strong>in</strong><br />
(Leontopithecus<br />
rosalia)<br />
Pygmy marmoset<br />
(Cebuella<br />
pygmaea)<br />
T. Ziegler: <strong>Selected</strong> <strong>Mixed</strong> <strong>Species</strong> <strong>Exhibits</strong> <strong>in</strong> Zoological Gardens<br />
Initial group<br />
structure<br />
3<br />
1 male<br />
1 female<br />
Development <strong>of</strong><br />
group structure<br />
until present<br />
max. group size:<br />
5 animals<br />
breeds but <strong>in</strong>fants<br />
were lost<br />
Measurements<br />
and structure<br />
<strong>of</strong> outdoor<br />
enclosure<br />
6m 2<br />
height: 2 m<br />
Measurements<br />
and structure<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>in</strong>door<br />
enclosure<br />
7.3 m 2<br />
height: 1.6 m<br />
Primate Report 64, December 2002 19
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