Essays about: "Ulrica Ahlrot"

Found 2 essays containing the words Ulrica Ahlrot.

  1. 1. Welfare in zoo kept felids : A study of resource usage

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Biologi

    Author : Ulrica Ahlrot; [2016]
    Keywords : Behaviour; Enclosure usage; Felids; Resources; Welfare; Zoo;

    Abstract : Due to a large number of felid species being endangered they are subjects of conservation projects both in situ and ex situ. Keeping felids in zoos are problematic with stereotypic behaviours such as pacing and reproduction difficulties often occurring. READ MORE

  3. 2. The invisible cat – time budget in lynx in two large Swedish zoos

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

    Author : Ulrica Ahlrot; [2014]
    Keywords : lynx; time budget; activity; passivity; visibility; stereotypy;

    Abstract : Felids are solitary crepuscular animals, many of them with large home ranges. Due to the expansion of humanity many of them are also endangered and part of conservation programs. To manage felids in captivity with optimal welfare presents several problems. Stereotypic behaviours are frequent and breeding successes falter. READ MORE