Monitoring the behavioral and adrenal activity of giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis) to assess welfare during seasonal housing changes

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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Main Authors: Vol 4, Issue 2, May 2017 Monitoring the Behavioral and Adrenal Activity of Giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis) to Assess Welfare During Seasonal Housing Changes Authors Catherine B. Razal, Jocelyn Bryant, Lance J. Miller
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Animal Behavior and Cognition 2017-05-01
Series:Animal Behavior and Cognition
Subjects:
giraffe
welfare
hormone
seasonal changes
Online Access:http://www.animalbehaviorandcognition.org/article.php?id=1081

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