Kerridge, F. J. 1998. Behavioral enrichment for ruffed lemurs, Varecia variegata, by using a more naturalistic method of food presentation. Folia Primatologica 69(Supplement 1), 397. (Primate Meeting Abstract)

By providing whole rather than chopped fruits, a greater range of postures and increased manual manipulation of dietary items could be obtained. Time spent feeding and foraging also increased significantly.

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1998