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Maternal Training of 0.2 Orangutans and The Hand Rearing and Introduction of an Infant

Maternal Training of 0.2 Orangutans and The Hand Rearing and Introduction of an Infant. Tricia Fowler and Angela Shoffstall. Orangutan Group. Skinny, Sire. Dayak, Dam. Dixie. Alina. Maternal Training. “Front” Behavior. To monitor vaginal swelling. “Belly” Behavior.

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Maternal Training of 0.2 Orangutans and The Hand Rearing and Introduction of an Infant

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  1. 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

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

  21. Conclusion and Questions ?

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