Investigating the Behavior and Personality Structure of the Aldabra Tortoise during Human Interactions and Training Events

Investigating the Behavior and Personality Structure of the Aldabra Tortoise during Human Interactions and Training Events

Human–animal interaction (HAI) can be valuable for captive animals, and many zoo-housed species benefit from interactions with their keepers. There is also an increasing body of evidence that some animal species possess personalities that are temporally consistent. However, the majority of zoo resea...

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Main Authors: Giovanni Quintavalle Pastorino, Vanessa Smith, Massimo Faustini, Eleonora Bonacina, Davide Guadagnini, Roberto Robbiati, Alice Cavalleri, James Edward Brereton, Richard Preziosi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-02-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
<i>Aldabrachelys gigantea</i>
<i>Geochelone gigantea</i>
Chelonia
human–animal interaction
animal personality
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/12/4/419

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