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Individual Methods for Feeding
Methods - Device
Poster Tubes
The feeding methods outlined in this section require prior preparation in terms of making devices for use by the animals, including items that must be opened or manipulated to obtain food, frames to hold food items, and containers that randomly release food such as insects.
Poster Tubes |
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| Method | Cardboard tubes stuffed with food treats and straw. Alternatively, the larger tubes from carpet rolls may be used. | |
| Species | Ring-tailed Lemur, Chimpanzee, Gorilla, most Monkeys except Spectacled Langur. | |
| Purpose | Simple feeding puzzle. | |
| Pro | Ring-tailed Lemurs don’t rip cardboard tubes, so they can be reused. | |
| Con | Lion-tailed Macaques bite and rip tubes. | |
| Improvements | Hang tubes in positions that are difficult to reach. | |
| Comments | The public can perceive the enclosure as being messy, though the reason for this can be explained with a sign. | |
| Frequency of Use | 1 Day per Fortnight. | |
| Ratings | Usefulness | 10 |
| Convenience | 10 | |
| Value For Money | 10 | |
| Range of Users | 10 | |
| Contributed By | Primate Section | |