u/LovBonobos

the scenario is you are a new primate keeper and the animal you are responsible for is an obviously over weight ape. The established keeper has provided information on the diet for the animal but then says that he slips the ape additional grapes and bananas as treats and these treat are not recorded. As a new keeper in primates how do you maintain the health of the animal (reduce his weight) and yet address the treats the experienced keeper is giving an obviously overweight animal? can a new keeper have a voice in the diet of the animal without alienating an experienced keeper? do you address your concern of the animals weight with the primate or mammal curator or the vet staff?