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 language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | Fowler's Zoo and Wild Animal Medicine Current Therapy |
Subtitle of host publication | Volume 10 |
Publisher | Elsevier |
Pages | 679-684 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Volume | 10 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9780323828529 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 2022 |
Keywords
- Mortality
- Pan troglodytes
- chimpanzee
- pathology
- retrospective
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Veterinary