Monitoring Behaviour in African Elephants during Introduction into a New Group: Differences between Related and Unrelated Animals
The introduction of elephants into new groups is necessary for breeding programmes. However, behavioural studies on the reactions of these animals at first encounters are missing. In the present study, female African elephants <i>(Loxodonta africana)</i> living in zoos were observed duri...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-10-01
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Series: | Animals |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/11/10/2990 |