Behavioral analysis of a captive male Bornean orangutan (Pongo pygmaeus) when exposed to environmental changes
Understanding the species-specific behavioral needs of Bornean orangutans (Pongo pygmaeus) has led zoological gardens to focus on creating more natural and stimulating facilities. Studies have documented enhanced welfare through various methods, including environmental enrichment like mixed-species...
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University of Belgrade, University of Novi Sad
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| author | Larsen Josefine F. Andersen Karl K.D. Cuprys Julia Fosgaard Thomas B. Jacobsen Johanne H. Krysztofiak Dominika Lund Silje M. Nielsen Birgitte Pedersen Maja E.B. Pedersen Matilde J. Trige-Esbensen Adam Walther Emilie M. Pertoldi Cino Jensen Trine H. Alstrup Aage K.O. Perea-García Juan O. |
| author_facet | Larsen Josefine F. Andersen Karl K.D. Cuprys Julia Fosgaard Thomas B. Jacobsen Johanne H. Krysztofiak Dominika Lund Silje M. Nielsen Birgitte Pedersen Maja E.B. Pedersen Matilde J. Trige-Esbensen Adam Walther Emilie M. Pertoldi Cino Jensen Trine H. Alstrup Aage K.O. Perea-García Juan O. |
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| description | Understanding the species-specific behavioral needs of Bornean orangutans (Pongo pygmaeus) has led zoological gardens to focus on creating more natural and stimulating facilities. Studies have documented enhanced welfare through various methods, including environmental enrichment like mixed-species habitats, which could improve animal welfare. This study aimed to evaluate the behavioral adaption following the transfer to a new facility and the possible effects of environmental enrichment on an orangutan in captivity at Aalborg Zoo in Denmark. A newly arrived male was observed for analyzing behavioral changes in the weeks after relocation and introducing two small-clawed Asian otters (Aonyx cinereus) to the facility. Changes in behavior were analyzed using recorded behavior and an ethogram before and after the introduction of the otters. The expression of behaviors associated with stress and individual plasticity was analyzed, and the results indicated a change in the behavioral phenotype in response to the introduction of the otters. The study shows that behaviors associated with stress decreased after the introduction of small-clawed otters, suggesting that it had a positive effect on the behavior of the orangutan. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-414cef1e94cb4b13973bea24728a15fe2024-04-10T10:15:17ZengUniversity of Belgrade, University of Novi SadArchives of Biological Sciences0354-46641821-43392023-01-0175444345810.2298/ABS230826036L0354-46642300036LBehavioral analysis of a captive male Bornean orangutan (Pongo pygmaeus) when exposed to environmental changesLarsen Josefine F.0Andersen Karl K.D.1Cuprys Julia2Fosgaard Thomas B.3Jacobsen Johanne H.4Krysztofiak Dominika5Lund Silje M.6Nielsen Birgitte7Pedersen Maja E.B.8Pedersen Matilde J.9Trige-Esbensen Adam10Walther Emilie M.11Pertoldi Cino12Jensen Trine H.13Alstrup Aage K.O.14Perea-García Juan O.15Department of Chemistry and Bioscience, Aalborg University, Aalborg, DenmarkDepartment of Chemistry and Bioscience, Aalborg University, Aalborg, DenmarkDepartment of Chemistry and Bioscience, Aalborg University, Aalborg, DenmarkDepartment of Chemistry and Bioscience, Aalborg University, Aalborg, DenmarkDepartment of Chemistry and Bioscience, Aalborg University, Aalborg, DenmarkDepartment of Chemistry and Bioscience, Aalborg University, Aalborg, DenmarkDepartment of Chemistry and Bioscience, Aalborg University, Aalborg, DenmarkDepartment of Chemistry and Bioscience, Aalborg University, Aalborg, DenmarkDepartment of Chemistry and Bioscience, Aalborg University, Aalborg, DenmarkDepartment of Chemistry and Bioscience, Aalborg University, Aalborg, DenmarkDepartment of Chemistry and Bioscience, Aalborg University, Aalborg, DenmarkDepartment of Chemistry and Bioscience, Aalborg University, Aalborg, DenmarkDepartment of Chemistry and Bioscience, Aalborg University, Aalborg, Denmark + Department of Zoology, Aalborg Zoo, Aalborg, DenmarkDepartment of Chemistry and Bioscience, Aalborg University, Aalborg, Denmark + Department of Zoology, Aalborg Zoo, Aalborg, DenmarkDepartment of Nuclear Medicine PET, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark + Department of Clinical Medicine, Aarhus University, Aarhus, DenmarkDepartment of Psychology, Leiden University, Leiden, NetherlandsUnderstanding the species-specific behavioral needs of Bornean orangutans (Pongo pygmaeus) has led zoological gardens to focus on creating more natural and stimulating facilities. Studies have documented enhanced welfare through various methods, including environmental enrichment like mixed-species habitats, which could improve animal welfare. This study aimed to evaluate the behavioral adaption following the transfer to a new facility and the possible effects of environmental enrichment on an orangutan in captivity at Aalborg Zoo in Denmark. A newly arrived male was observed for analyzing behavioral changes in the weeks after relocation and introducing two small-clawed Asian otters (Aonyx cinereus) to the facility. Changes in behavior were analyzed using recorded behavior and an ethogram before and after the introduction of the otters. The expression of behaviors associated with stress and individual plasticity was analyzed, and the results indicated a change in the behavioral phenotype in response to the introduction of the otters. The study shows that behaviors associated with stress decreased after the introduction of small-clawed otters, suggesting that it had a positive effect on the behavior of the orangutan.https://doiserbia.nb.rs/img/doi/0354-4664/2023/0354-46642300036L.pdfbornean orangutan (pongo pygmaeus)facility improvementmixed species habitatethogram |
| spellingShingle | Larsen Josefine F. Andersen Karl K.D. Cuprys Julia Fosgaard Thomas B. Jacobsen Johanne H. Krysztofiak Dominika Lund Silje M. Nielsen Birgitte Pedersen Maja E.B. Pedersen Matilde J. Trige-Esbensen Adam Walther Emilie M. Pertoldi Cino Jensen Trine H. Alstrup Aage K.O. Perea-García Juan O. Behavioral analysis of a captive male Bornean orangutan (Pongo pygmaeus) when exposed to environmental changes Archives of Biological Sciences bornean orangutan (pongo pygmaeus) facility improvement mixed species habitat ethogram |
| title | Behavioral analysis of a captive male Bornean orangutan (Pongo pygmaeus) when exposed to environmental changes |
| title_full | Behavioral analysis of a captive male Bornean orangutan (Pongo pygmaeus) when exposed to environmental changes |
| title_fullStr | Behavioral analysis of a captive male Bornean orangutan (Pongo pygmaeus) when exposed to environmental changes |
| title_full_unstemmed | Behavioral analysis of a captive male Bornean orangutan (Pongo pygmaeus) when exposed to environmental changes |
| title_short | Behavioral analysis of a captive male Bornean orangutan (Pongo pygmaeus) when exposed to environmental changes |
| title_sort | behavioral analysis of a captive male bornean orangutan pongo pygmaeus when exposed to environmental changes |
| topic | bornean orangutan (pongo pygmaeus) facility improvement mixed species habitat ethogram |
| url | https://doiserbia.nb.rs/img/doi/0354-4664/2023/0354-46642300036L.pdf |
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