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Carol Sodaro, Editor
Associate Curator of Mammals
Chicago Zoological Society/Brookfield Zoo
Orangutan SSP Husbandry Advisor
708-688-8706
[email protected]
Table of Contents
• Cover images
• Orangutan Taxonomy and Nomenclature
• Distribution, Conservation Status and Causes of Population Decline
• Supporting Orangutan Conservation Projects
• History of Orangutans in Captivity
• Behavioral Biology
• Behavioral Biology Recommendations
• Behavior Appendix - New
• Mixed Species Exhibits - New
• Birth Control Options - Outdated
• Development, Reproduction and Birth Management - New
• Hand-Rearing - Updated
• Surrogate Mother Case Histories - New
• Infant Development - Updated
• Introductions - Updated
• Orangutan Caregiver Relationships- Updated
• Cognition - Outdated
• Positive Reinforcement Training - Updated
• Environmental Enrichment- Updated October 2008
• Veterinary Medical Management -New
• Behavioral Manifestations of Disease - Current
• Nutrition - Updated
• Orangutan Browse List - New
• Orangutan Genetic Diversity - Updated
• Determination of Orangutan Subspecies using Genetic Techniques - Current
• Cleaning and Disinfection - Outdated
• Escapes -Current
• Shipping and Transport - Updated
• Facility Design - Updated
• Behavioral Research - Outdated
• A.P.E.S. - New
• Record Keeping Recommendations - Updated
• Orangutan Enrichment Catalogue - New
Carol Sodaro, Editor
Associate Curator of Mammals
Chicago Zoological Society/Brookfield Zoo
Orangutan SSP Husbandry Advisor
708-688-8706
[email protected]
Table of Contents
• Cover images
• Orangutan Taxonomy and Nomenclature
• Distribution, Conservation Status and Causes of Population Decline
• Supporting Orangutan Conservation Projects
• History of Orangutans in Captivity
• Behavioral Biology
• Behavioral Biology Recommendations
• Behavior Appendix - New
• Mixed Species Exhibits - New
• Birth Control Options - Outdated
• Development, Reproduction and Birth Management - New
• Hand-Rearing - Updated
• Surrogate Mother Case Histories - New
• Infant Development - Updated
• Introductions - Updated
• Orangutan Caregiver Relationships- Updated
• Cognition - Outdated
• Positive Reinforcement Training - Updated
• Environmental Enrichment- Updated October 2008
• Veterinary Medical Management -New
• Behavioral Manifestations of Disease - Current
• Nutrition - Updated
• Orangutan Browse List - New
• Orangutan Genetic Diversity - Updated
• Determination of Orangutan Subspecies using Genetic Techniques - Current
• Cleaning and Disinfection - Outdated
• Escapes -Current
• Shipping and Transport - Updated
• Facility Design - Updated
• Behavioral Research - Outdated
• A.P.E.S. - New
• Record Keeping Recommendations - Updated
• Orangutan Enrichment Catalogue - New