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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/BiologiAbstract : 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
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2. Utvärdering av berikning till röd vari (Varecia rubra)
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Environment and HealthAbstract : The red ruffed lemur is endemic to Madagascar and classifies as a critically endangered species. It naturally lives in the canopy of the rainforest and is the most frugivorous lemur of Madagascar. Suspensory feeding postures are common to enable harvesting from small branches. READ MORE