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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Association 4<br />
Associated<br />
species<br />
s<strong>in</strong>ce<br />
June 2000<br />
Common<br />
marmoset<br />
(Callithrix<br />
jacchus)<br />
Golden rumped<br />
agouti<br />
(Dasyprocta<br />
lepor<strong>in</strong>a aguti)<br />
Pygmy marmoset<br />
(Callithrix<br />
pygmaea)<br />
Initial group<br />
structure<br />
Development <strong>of</strong><br />
group structure<br />
until present<br />
1 male unchanged<br />
1 male<br />
1 female<br />
1 male<br />
1 female<br />
added <strong>in</strong><br />
Aug. 2000<br />
breed regularly<br />
1,1,1<br />
delivery<br />
Oct. 2001<br />
Measurements<br />
and structure<br />
<strong>of</strong> outdoor<br />
enclosure<br />
association only<br />
<strong>in</strong>door (visitor<br />
area <strong>of</strong> ape house)<br />
Measurements<br />
and structure<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>in</strong>door<br />
enclosure<br />
542 m 2<br />
height: up to 7 m<br />
tropical plant<strong>in</strong>gs,<br />
visitor<br />
pathways, areas<br />
for keepers<br />
• Special measures at the beg<strong>in</strong>n<strong>in</strong>g <strong>of</strong> association: none<br />
• Special behavioural observations (<strong>in</strong>tra- or <strong>in</strong>terspecific): Male common marmoset<br />
regularly carried the <strong>in</strong>fant pygmy marmoset.<br />
• Problems and risks (animals, technical, vet. medical): none<br />
• Cause <strong>of</strong> problems and trouble shoot<strong>in</strong>g: none<br />
Hodenhagen<br />
Serengeti Safaripark Hodenhagen, Am Safaripark 1, D-29693 Hodenhagen<br />
6 Associations selected here<br />
Association 1<br />
Associated<br />
species<br />
s<strong>in</strong>ce 2000<br />
Squirrel monkey<br />
(Saimiri<br />
sciureus)<br />
White-fronted<br />
brown lemur<br />
(Eulemur fulvus<br />
albifrons)<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 />
Development <strong>of</strong><br />
group structure<br />
until present<br />
4 males unchanged<br />
1 male<br />
1 female<br />
unchanged<br />
Measurements<br />
and structure<br />
<strong>of</strong> outdoor<br />
enclosure<br />
4x3x2m<br />
Measurements<br />
and structure<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>in</strong>door<br />
enclosure<br />
2x2x2m<br />
sleep<strong>in</strong>g boxes<br />
• Special measures at the beg<strong>in</strong>n<strong>in</strong>g <strong>of</strong> association: Squirrel monkeys were habituated<br />
first to the enclosure. Prior to the first <strong>in</strong>terspecific encounters, species were separated by a<br />
fence for half a day.<br />
• Special behavioural observations (<strong>in</strong>tra- or <strong>in</strong>terspecific): Few <strong>in</strong>terspecific <strong>in</strong>teractions;<br />
few aggressive behaviours even dur<strong>in</strong>g feed<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
• Problems and risks (animals, technical, vet. medical): no problems<br />
36 Primate Report 64, December 2002
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