Voluntary tuberculosis test trained through positive reinforcement

Siamang (gibbon, lesser ape) "Malay" at Moorpark College, Exotic Animal Training and Management Program in California, trained to hold still so her trainer Anna Oblasser-Mirtl can do a voluntary tb-test or blood draw on her arm in protected contact. Training was entirely done by using positive reinforcement techniques/clicker training. Learn more about stress-relieving zoo animal training on www.animaltrainingcenter.at