Publications
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2008
Dow S. 2008. 2nd UK and Ireland Regional Environmental Enrichment Conference, April 20-22, 2008. Abstract Book.
Goodchild S, Schwitzer C. 2008. The problem of obesity in captive lemurs. International Zoo News 55, 353-357.
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Goodchild S, Schwitzer C. 2008. Chunky Monkeys... Well, prosimians to be precise! Ratel 35, 18-21.
Kaumanns W, Singh M, Krebs E, Schwitzer C. 2008. Primate populations in zoos: A case of fragmentation. Primate Report 76, 1-14.
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Mittermeier RA, Ganzhorn JU, Konstant WR, Glander K, Tattersall I, Groves CP, Rylands AB, Hapke A, Ratsimbazafy J, Mayor MI, Louis Jr EE, Rumpler Y, Schwitzer C, Rasoloarison RM. 2008. Lemur diversity in Madagascar. International Journal of Primatology, 29:1607-1656.
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Polowinsky SY, Schwitzer C. [in press]. Nutritional ecology of the blue-eyed black lemur (Eulemur flavifrons): Integrating in situ and ex situ research to assist the conservation of a critically endangered species. In: Fidgett A, Clauss M et al., eds. Zoo Animal Nutrition IV. Fuerth: Filander Verlag.
Schwitzer C, Polowinsky SY, Solman C. [in press]. Fruits as foods – common misconceptions about frugivory. In: Fidgett A, Clauss M et al., eds. Zoo Animal Nutrition IV. Fuerth: Filander Verlag.
Willis E, Dartnall J, Morgan E, Kitcherside M, Gage M, Polowinsky SY, Schwitzer C. [in press]. Energy and nutrient intake and digestibility in captive mongoose lemurs (Eulemur mongoz). In: Fidgett A, Clauss M et al., eds. Zoo Animal Nutrition IV. Fuerth: Filander Verlag.
2007
Olivieri G, Schwitzer C, Schwitzer N, Craul M, Randriatahina GH. 2007. Sahamalaza sportive lemur. In: Mittermeier RA et al. Primates in Peril: The World’s 25 Most Endangered Primates, 2006-2008. Primate Conservation 22: 6-7.
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Schwitzer N, Kaumanns W, Seitz PC, Schwitzer C. 2007. Cathemeral activity patterns of the blue-eyed black lemur Eulemur macaco flavifrons in intact and degraded forest fragments. Endang Species Res 3: 239-247.
Schwitzer N, Randriatahina GH, Kaumanns W, Hoffmeister D, Schwitzer C. 2007. Habitat utilization of blue-eyed black lemurs, Eulemur macaco flavifrons (Gray, 1867), in primary and altered forest fragments. Primate Conservation 22: 79-87.
Wenzel M, Schwitzer C. 2007. Zunehmende Gefaehrdung des Grossen Bambuslemuren auf Madagaskar. ZGAP Mitteilungen 23: 22-24.
2006
Schwitzer C. 2006. AEECL’s Programme Sahamalaza: In situ and ex situ conservation of the blue-eyed black lemur (Eulemur macaco flavifrons). In: Hiddinga B, ed. Proceedings of the EAZA Conference 2005, Bristol, 233-236. Amsterdam: EAZA Executive Office.
Schwitzer C. 2006. AEECL Programme Sahamalaza – Iles Radama: Conservation and study of critically endangered lemurs in northwestern Madagascar. EAZA Madagascar Campaign 2006/7 Info Pack, 64-68. Amsterdam: EAZA Executive Office.
Schwitzer C, Arnoult O, Rakotosamimanana B. 2006. An international conservation and research programme for Perrier’s sifaka (Propithecus perrieri Lavauden, 1931) in northern Madagascar. Lemur News 11: 12-14.
Schwitzer C, Brandt S, Ramilijaona O, Rakotomalala Razanahoera M, Ackermand D, Razakamanana T, Ganzhorn JU. 2006. Proceedings of the German-Malagasy Research Cooperation in Life and Earth Sciences. Berlin: Concept Verlag. 233 p.
Schwitzer C, Brandt S, Ramilijaona O, Rakotomalala Razanahoera M, Ackermand D, Razakamanana T, Ganzhorn JU. 2006. Research, ecosystem conservation and economic development: An integrated approach. In: Schwitzer C, Brandt S, Ramilijaona O, Rakotomalala Razanahoera M, Ackermand D, Razakamanana T and Ganzhorn JU, eds. Proceedings of the German-Malagasy Research Cooperation in Life and Earth Sciences, xi-xii. Berlin: Concept Verlag.
Schwitzer C, Klumpe K, Kaumanns W. 2006. Energy and nutrient intake, feeding behaviour and activity budget of captive Douc langurs (Pygathrix n. nemaeus). In: Fidgett A, Clauss M, Eulenberger K, Hatt JM, Hume I, Janssens G and Nijboer J, eds. Zoo Animal Nutrition III, 109-124. Fürth, Germany: Filander Verlag.
Schwitzer C, Schwitzer N, Randriatahina GH, Rabarivola C, Kaumanns W. 2006. "Programme Sahamalaza": New perspectives for the in situ and ex situ study and conservation of the blue-eyed black lemur (Eulemur macaco flavifrons) in a fragmented habitat. In: Schwitzer C, Brandt S, Ramilijaona O, Rakotomalala Razanahoera M, Ackermand D, Razakamanana T and Ganzhorn JU, eds. Proceedings of the German-Malagasy Research Cooperation in Life and Earth Sciences, 135-149. Berlin: Concept Verlag.
2005
Kaumanns W, Krebs E, Schwitzer C, Singh M. 2005. Primaten in Europa. Zeitschrift des Kölner Zoo 48: 85-96.
Polowinsky SY, Schwitzer C. 2005. Preliminary results on dry matter intake and body weights of captive blue-eyed black lemurs (Eulemur macaco flavifrons). [Abstract]. Primate Report 72: 78.
Schwitzer C. 2005. Die Avifauna des Naturschutzgebiets "Sahamalaza – Iles Radama", Nordwest-Madagaskar. Zeitschrift des Kölner Zoo 48: 133-144.
Schwitzer C, Schwitzer N, Randriatahina GH, Rabarivola C, Kaumanns W. 2005. Inventory of the Eulemur macaco flavifrons population in the Sahamalaza protected area, northwestern Madagascar, with notes on an unusual colour variant of E. macaco. [Abstract]. Primate Report Special Issue 72-1: 39-40.
Schwitzer N, Kaumanns W, Zahner H, Schwitzer C. 2005. Cathemerality in blue-eyed black lemurs (Eulemur macaco flavifrons) on the Sahamalaza peninsula, northwest Madagascar. [Abstract]. Primate Report 72: 88-89.
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2004
Schwitzer C, Lork A. 2004. "Projet Sahamalaza – Iles Radama": Ein internationales Schutzprojekt für den Sclater’s Maki (Eulemur macaco flavifrons GRAY, 1867). Zeitschrift des Kölner Zoo 47: 75-84.
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Schwitzer C, Peters N, Kaumanns W, Behlert O, Clauss M. 2004. Evaluation of lemur necropsy reports with special reference to haemosiderosis [Abstract]. European Association of Zoo- and Wildlife Veterinarians (EAZWV) 5th Scientific Meeting, May 19-23, 2004, Ebeltoft, Denmark.
2003
Schwitzer C. 2003. Seit 20 Jahren Wappentier – Varis (Varecia variegata) im Kölner Zoo. Zeitschrift des Kölner Zoo 46: 91-102.
Schwitzer C. 2003. Feeding schedules, obesity, and disturbed behaviour patterns in captive black-and-white ruffed lemurs (Varecia v. variegata). [Abstract]. In: Gilbert T, ed. Proceedings of the Fifth Annual Symposium on Zoo Research, Marwell Zoological Park, 7th and 8th July 2003, 94-96. London: Federation of Zoological Gardens of Great Britain and Ireland.
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Schwitzer C, Kaumanns W. 2003. Food intake patterns of wild and captive primates: Implications for captive feeding regimes. In: Fidgett A, Clauss M, Gansloßer U, Hatt JM and Nijboer J, eds. Zoo Animal Nutrition Vol. II, 247-265. Fürth: Filander Verlag.
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2002
Ademmer C, Klumpe K, von Maravic I, Koenigshofen M, Schwitzer C. 2002. Nahrungsaufnahme und Hormonstatus von Kleideraffen (Pygathrix n. nemaeusLinnaeus, 1771) im Zoo. Zeitschrift des Kölner Zoo 45: 129-135.
Kaumanns W, Krebs E, Schwitzer C. 2002. Primatenhaltung im Kölner Zoo. Zeitschrift des Kölner Zoo 45: 103-116.
Pyritz L, Schmitz S, Schwitzer C. 2002. Rote Brüllaffen (Alouatta seniculusLinnaeus, 1766) im Kölner Zoo. Zeitschrift des Kölner Zoo 45: 137-144.
Schwitzer C, Dunkel V, Lork A. 2002. Nahrungsaufnahme und -verwertung bei Lemuren. Zeitschrift des Kölner Zoo 45: 119-126.
2001
Kaumanns W, Schwitzer C, Schmidt P, Husung A, Knogge C. 2001. The European Lion-tailed macaque population: an overview. Primate Report 59: 65-75.
Schwitzer C, Kaumanns W. 2001. Body weights of ruffed lemurs (Varecia variegata) in European zoos with reference to the problem of obesity. Zoo Biology 20: 261-269.
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2000
Kaumanns W, Hampe K, Stahl D, Schwitzer C. 2000. Primate nutrition: towards an integrated approach. In: Nijboer J, Hatt JM, Kaumanns W, Beijnen A and Ganslosser U, eds. Zoo Animal Nutrition, 89-104. Fürth: Filander Verlag.
Kaumanns W, Schwitzer C. 2000. The development of captive primate populations in Europe. [Abstract]. Advances in Ethology 35 (Suppl. to Ethology): 159.
Kaumanns W, Schwitzer C, Klumpe K, Schmidt P. 2000. How are primate breeding programmes doing? An overview and preliminary analysis. In: Rietkerk F, Hiddinga B, Brouwer K and Smits S, eds. EEP Yearbook1998/99, 448-460. Amsterdam: EAZA Executive Office.
Schwitzer C, Kaumanns W. 2000. Feeding behaviour in two captive groups of Black-and-white ruffed lemurs (Varecia v. variegata), KERR 1792. In: Nijboer J, Hatt JM, Kaumanns W, Beijnen A and Ganslosser U, eds. Zoo Animal Nutrition, 117-128. Fürth: Filander Verlag.
