Essays about: "humboldt penguins"

Found 3 essays containing the words humboldt penguins.

1. 1. Miljöbaserad berikning - Humboldtpingviner (Spheniscus humboldti)

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Environment and Health

   Author : Amanda Silwer; [2022]
   Keywords : Humboldtpingvin; miljöbaserad; berikning; pingvin; djurpark; aktivitet; födosök;

   Abstract : Increased activity in the pool environment is, according to previous studies on similar aquatic birds, a clear indicator of good welfare. The welfare of animals in captivity is something many researchers and animal keepers are constantly striving to improve. READ MORE

3. 2. Hägnutnyttjande och besökarpåverkan på Humboldtpingviner (Spheniscus humboldti) : en observationsstudie på Slottsskogen i Göteborg, Sverige

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Environment and Health

   Author : Victoria Källström; [2020]
   Keywords : Humboldtpingvin; hägnutnyttjande; besökarpåverkan; besökarantal; besökarintensitet; fångenskap; djurpark;

   Abstract : The aim of this study was to examine enclosure utilization and visitor effect on the Humboldt penguin at Slottsskogen located in Gothenburg, Sweden in order to use the results to possibly improve welfare for both this flock and other flocks in captivity. The Humboldt penguin is a threatened species and therefor it is of the most importance to work towards conservation and a way to do this is by keeping and letting them reproduce in zoos. READ MORE

4. 3. Development and evaluation of environmental enrichment for captive Humboldt penguins

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Environment and Health

   Author : Anna Larsson; [2012]
   Keywords : environmental enrichment; humboldt penguins;

   Abstract : Environmental enrichment is of high importance for zoos. Borås zoo asked SLU (Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences) for a student to perform a bachelor thesis for them. The task was to develop and evaluate environmental enrichment for their Humboldt penguins. READ MORE