Primate Cup Board
Type
Food-Based
Animals
Great for dexterous primates (particularly apes)
Food Extraction
Tool Use
Behaviors
Problem Solving
Why We Like It
This is a great way to encourage tool use in primates. Each cup can be filled with a different treat, so animals can decide which foods they'd like to work for first. You can move the board closer to or farther from the enclosure to make the task easier or harder.
Materials
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How to Make It
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