Table 3.
Social Monitoring System observation duration and frequency depending on reason for observations.
| Reason for SMS Observation | Length of Time to Complete | Number of Observations per Chimpanzee |
|---|---|---|
| Post-Social Integration | 3 months | 13 |
| Separation from Group | 3 months | 13 |
| Yearly Check-In | 6 weeks | 6 |
| Wounding/Aggression/Welfare | 6 weeks | 6 |
| Considered for Integration | 6 weeks | 6 |
| Release to Novel Area | 4 weeks | 4 |
| New Arrival | 3 months | 13 |
| Pre-Social Integration | 6 weeks | 6 |
| Wounding/Aggression Check-In | 6 weeks | 6 |
| New Arrival 6 Month Check In | 4 weeks | 4 |
| Integration Check In 6 Months | 4 weeks | 4 |
| Integration Check-In 1 Year | 4 weeks | 4 |
| Death of a Group Member | 6 weeks | 6 |