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    The Psychological and Social Impacts of Captivity on Primates

    By: Abby Neal English 105 Unit 2 Project-SURF Proposal

    Research Question
    Bill Travers, in 1992, coined In a multitude of zoos around the world, researchers have observed queer behavior from the phrase zoochosis to animals in captivity. This behavior includes, but describe abnormal, repetitive, and obsessive is not limited to: behavior often seen in zoo Pacing animals. Swaying Over-grooming My Research Question: Head bobbing and weaving Primates are said to be one of the Bar biting most social species on Earth. In Circling captivity, does this change? Do primates take refuge in their cell Rocking mates company or does captivity Vomiting provoke more aggressive and Self-mutilation violent behaviors between individuals?

    Significance
    My research could be very telling of the effects of captivity on animals, and may answer as to whether primates should be more concentrated on in terms of stimulation and enrichment. It may also inform future regulations as to how many and what types of monkeys should be in a certain population or community.

    Methods
    Location: I would base my research in a local zoo where I could actually observe primates up close and personal. Research:

    I would observe the social hierarchies in both small (2-3 members) and large (10+ members) communities across 3 or so classes of primates.
    I would observe the newest and oldest additions to both communities and compare how those animals behave and interact amongst others and each other.

    IRB approval will not be needeed.

    Community Relevance
    Local zoos are meant for interactive and educative fun, but we, as a community, need to ensure the benefits to human- kind do not deride other species welfare. Making proper environments and communities to enrich the lives of captive animals is instrumental in positive social progress.

    References
    Bradshaw, G.A. Why the Caged Bird Does Not Sing. Editorial Bear in Mind. 16 Oct. 2011: n. pag. Psychology Today. Web. 24 Feb. 2014. Hosey, G.R. Zoo Animals and their Audiences: What is the Visitor Effect? Animal Welfare (2000): n. pag. Web. 24 Feb. 2014. Mason, Georgia J. Species Differences in Response to Captivity: Stress, Welfare, and

    the Comparitive Method. Species Differences in Response to Captivity: Stress,


    Welfare, and the Comparitive Method. Science Direct, Dec. 2010. Web. 26 Feb 2014.

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