Exploring the Effect of the COVID-19 Zoo Closure Period on Flamingo Behaviour and Enclosure Use at Two Institutions

Visitors can influence the behaviour of zoo animals through their auditory and visual presence, with mixed findings of negative, neutral, and positive effects on welfare. This study opportunistically utilised the UK-wide COVID-19 period of zoo closure to investigate the activity and enclosure usage...

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Main Authors: Peter Kidd, Steph Ford, Paul E. Rose
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-02-01
Series:Birds
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2673-6004/3/1/9