Successful reproduction in wild-released orphan chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes troglodytes).

Goossens, B.; Setchell, J.M.; Vidal, C.; Dilambaka, E.; Jamart, A.

Abstract

We report a case of successful reproduction in wild-released orphan chimpanzees. Using non-invasive genetic analysis, we determined the paternity of an infant born to a female chimpanzee released by HELP (Habitat Ecologique et Liberte des Primates) Congo into the Conkouati-Douli National Park, Republic of Congo. The sire was a released male, thus demonstrating successful reproduction in both male and female released chimpanzees. These results provide evidence that release into the wild may be a viable response to the plight of orphan chimpanzees in Africa, and we discuss further applications of non-invasive genetic tagging to release programs.

Citation

Goossens, B., Setchell, J., Vidal, C., Dilambaka, E., & Jamart, A. (2003). Successful reproduction in wild-released orphan chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes troglodytes). Primates, 44, 67-69

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Publication Date: 2003
• Journal: Primates
• Print ISSN: 0032-8332
• Electronic ISSN: 1610-7365
• Publisher: Springer
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 44
• Pages: 67-69
• Public URL: https://durham-repository.worktribe.com/output/1541171