Essays about: "strålsköldpadda"

Found 2 essays containing the word strålsköldpadda.

1. 1. Individuella skillnader i hägnutnyttjande och solande hos strålsköldpaddor som hålls i grupp

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

   Author : Johan Deander; [2021]
   Keywords : strålsköldpadda; Astrochelys radiata; hägnutnyttjande; elektivitetsindex; solande; UV-ljus; temperaturreglering; djurpark;

   Abstract : The thermal environment is of great importance to all animals, but even more so for ectothermal species that are dependent on external heat provision. Surrounding temperature can be linked to the behaviour and welfare of the animals and the artificial heat and light sources in captivity must be of high quality to enable physiological function, natural behaviour and good health. READ MORE

3. 2. Body condition assessment : as a welfare and management tool for radiated tortoises (Astrochelys radiata)

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

   Author : Linn Lagerström; [2020]
   Keywords : Tortoise; turtle; radiated tortoise; Astrochelys radiata; Geochelone radiata; body condition indices; body condition score; morphometrics;

   Abstract : Body condition score (BCS) is frequently used to evaluate animal management practises for a variety of animal species in zoological collections and for production animals. The aim of this study was to apply different body condition indices and evaluate if they can be used as a welfare assessment and management tool for captive and wild critically endangered radiated tortoises (Astrochelys radiata). READ MORE