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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• Special measures at the beg<strong>in</strong>n<strong>in</strong>g <strong>of</strong> association: Intensive observation; <strong>in</strong>itially S.<br />
oedipus was habituated to the enclosures as s<strong>in</strong>gle species group. Sloths were associated<br />
later.<br />
• Special behavioural observations (<strong>in</strong>tra- or <strong>in</strong>terspecific): Male S. oedipus was<br />
threaten<strong>in</strong>g (vocalis<strong>in</strong>g) towards the male sloth – no physical aggression observed.<br />
• Problems and risks (animals, technical, vet. medical): Multi-male multi-female<br />
group <strong>of</strong> S. oedipus was not stable.<br />
• Cause <strong>of</strong> problems and trouble shoot<strong>in</strong>g: Right after delivery, female S. oedipus and<br />
their <strong>of</strong>fspr<strong>in</strong>g were separated for a short period <strong>of</strong> time. No further problems, association<br />
can be recommended.<br />
Association 4<br />
Associated<br />
species<br />
s<strong>in</strong>ce 1992<br />
Squirrel monkey<br />
(Saimiri sciureus)<br />
Two-toed sloth<br />
(Choloepus<br />
h<strong>of</strong>fmannii)<br />
Initial group<br />
structure<br />
group was<br />
composed<br />
sucessively<br />
1992: 0,2<br />
1993: 1,1<br />
1 male<br />
2 females<br />
Development <strong>of</strong><br />
group structure<br />
until present<br />
1 juvenile born<br />
<strong>in</strong> 1994<br />
group was<br />
transferred to<br />
Darmstadt<br />
Measurements<br />
and structure<br />
<strong>of</strong> outdoor<br />
enclosure<br />
Measurements<br />
and structure<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>in</strong>door<br />
enclosure<br />
s<strong>in</strong>ce 1996<br />
squirrel monkeys<br />
had access to a<br />
large tropical hall<br />
• Special measures at the beg<strong>in</strong>n<strong>in</strong>g <strong>of</strong> association: To meet their different dietary demands,<br />
species were fed separately.<br />
• Problems and risks (animals, technical, vet. medical): Squirrel monkeys used to <strong>in</strong>itiate<br />
too close contacts to the visitors.<br />
• Cause <strong>of</strong> problems and trouble shoot<strong>in</strong>g: S. sciureus group was transferred to Darmstadt.<br />
Heidelberg<br />
Tiergarten Heidelberg, Tiergartenstraße 3, D-69120 Heidelberg<br />
4 Associations selected here<br />
Association 1<br />
Associated<br />
species<br />
s<strong>in</strong>ce<br />
Jan. 2001<br />
Bolivian squirrel<br />
monkey (Saimiri<br />
boliviensis)<br />
Northern helmeted<br />
curassow<br />
(Crox pauxi)<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 />
1 male<br />
3 females<br />
1 male<br />
1 female<br />
Development <strong>of</strong><br />
group structure<br />
until present<br />
no changes<br />
no changes<br />
Measurements<br />
and structure<br />
<strong>of</strong> outdoor<br />
enclosure<br />
approx. 32 m 2<br />
height: 2.3 m<br />
natural ground,<br />
branches and<br />
ropes<br />
Measurements<br />
and structure<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>in</strong>door<br />
enclosure<br />
10.4 m 2<br />
height: 2.3 m<br />
sandy ground,<br />
feed<strong>in</strong>g boards,<br />
branches and<br />
ropes<br />
34 Primate Report 64, December 2002
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