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Title: Maternal Training of 0'2 Orangutans and The Hand Rearing and Introduction of an Infant


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Maternal Training of 0.2 Orangutans and The
Hand Rearing and Introduction of an Infant
  • Tricia Fowler and Angela Shoffstall

2
Orangutan Group
Skinny, Sire
Dayak, Dam
Dixie
Alina
3
Maternal Training
4
Front Behavior
To monitor vaginal swelling.
5
Belly Behavior
In preparation for ultrasounds.
6
Ultrasound Behavior
7
Our First Pictures of Alina!
Head
Ribs and Spine
8
Bring Behavior
9
Bring in prep for bottle feeding
10
Nipple Behavior
11
Gentle Behavior
12
Hand Rearing and Introduction of Infant
13
Cesarean Delivery and Introduction
  • Infant Alina born March 12, 2003
  • 1st Introduction to Dayak on March 15th and 16th
  • 2nd Introduction on March 25th

14
Lowry Park Introductions
  • April 14th attempted introduction to DeeDee,
    lactating female with 4 year old offspring

15
Hand Rearing of Alina
  • 24 hour care in orangutan house
  • Adults had access to visit
  • Jungle Gym placed in holding
  • Encouraged climbing on mesh near adults

16
Encouraging Clinging Behavior
  • Keepers wore orange vest to encourage natural
    clinging behavior

17
Visits to the nursery
18
Exploring habitat
19
Creep door
  • Installed in preparation for introductions
  • Size 8 wide by 13 high

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Final Introductions
  • February 3-16, 2004 intro to Dixie unsuccessful
  • February 19 intro to Dayak successful

22
Conclusion and Questions
  • ?
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