Social Behavior Deficiencies in Captive American Alligators (<i>Alligator mississippiensis</i>)

Social Behavior Deficiencies in Captive American Alligators (<i>Alligator mississippiensis</i>)

Understanding how the behavior of captive American alligator (<i>Alligator mississippiensis</i>) congregations compares to wild congregations is essential to assessing the welfare of alligators in captivity. Wild alligator congregations perform complex social behaviors, but it is unknown...

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Main Authors: Zane Cullinane Walsh, Hannah Olson, Miranda Clendening, Athena Rycyk
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-03-01
Series:Journal of Zoological and Botanical Gardens
Subjects:
alligator
animal welfare
behavioral observation
comparative
social behavior
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2673-5636/3/1/11

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