Monitoring the behavioral and adrenal activity of giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis) to assess welfare during seasonal housing changes
In inclement weather, northern zoos are required to provide animals from warmer climates with indoor exhibits. These indoor exhibits are typically smaller, lack natural substrate, and have lower levels of stimulation for the animals. The purpose of this study was to examine the welfare of four retic...
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Animal Behavior and Cognition
2017-05-01
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Series: | Animal Behavior and Cognition |
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Online Access: | http://www.animalbehaviorandcognition.org/article.php?id=1081 |