Some captive chimpanzees show signs of compromised mental health, research shows
Wednesday, June 22, 2011 - 10:30
in Biology & Nature
A new study finds that serious behavioral abnormalities, some of which could be compared to mental illness in humans, are endemic among captive chimpanzees. While most behavior of zoo-living chimpanzees is 'normal' in that it is typical of their wild counterparts, abnormal behavior is endemic in this population despite enrichment efforts such as social housing, say researchers.