Essays about: "Gabriel Aritz Robinson González"

Found 1 essay containing the words Gabriel Aritz Robinson González.

  1. 1. I like to move (it) - Use of outdoor space in a mixed exhibit of ring-tailed lemurs (Lemur catta) and red ruffed lemurs (Varecia rubra) at Furuvik Zoo

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Biologi

    Author : Gabriel Aritz Robinson González; [2021]
    Keywords : ring-tailed lemurs Lemur catta ; red ruffed lemurs Varecia rubra ; zoo mixed-exhibit; use of outdoor enclosure; lemur behavior; environmental enrichment;

    Abstract : By studying how captive animals use outdoor space, we can determine which areas fulfill their biological and behavioral needs to improve enclosure design for animal welfare and visitor experience. The aim of the study was to determine the differential use of outdoor space in a mixed exhibit of captive ring-tailed lemurs (Lemur catta) and red ruffed lemurs (Varecia rubra), and to assess both the effect of adding environmental enrichment and possible visitor and meteorological effects on the lemurs’ use of space and behavior. READ MORE