Chimpanzee Mortality Review: 25 Years

Kathryn C. Gamble, Karen A. Terio

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Abstract

Spanning 1995–2019, this 25-year retrospective mortality assessment of Species Survival Plan (SSP) chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes) (n = 218; 103.106.9) managed in Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) facilities (n = 42) serves as guide for antemortem diagnostic trends and intervention. Median life expectancy for this species is calculated as 32.5 years in males, and 40 years in females, although longevity of 61 and 79 years, respectively, were recorded in this time interval. As context, the living SSP population (n = 241; 89.152) is managed currently in 31 AZA facilities with 16% less than 17 years, 51% 17 to 35 years, and 32% greater than 35 years.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationFowler's Zoo and Wild Animal Medicine Current Therapy
Subtitle of host publicationVolume 10
PublisherElsevier
Pages679-684
Number of pages6
Volume10
ISBN (Electronic)9780323828529
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 2022

Keywords

  • Mortality
  • Pan troglodytes
  • chimpanzee
  • pathology
  • retrospective

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Veterinary

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