Effects of Habitat Modifications on Behavioral Indicators of Welfare for Madagascar Giant Hognose Snakes (Leioheterodon madagascariensis)

Although historically understudied, the empirical evaluation of captive reptile welfare is becoming more common, and zoos continue making modifications to their reptile facilities with the goal of improving welfare. In this study, we evaluated the impacts of habitat modifications on the behavior of...

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Main Authors: Marisa S. Spain, Grace Fuller, Stephanie M. Allard
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Animal Behavior and Cognition 2020-02-01
Series:Animal Behavior and Cognition
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Online Access:http://www.animalbehaviorandcognition.org/uploads/journals/26/AB_C_2020_Vol7(1)_Spain_et_al.pdf