Space use as an indicator of enclosure appropriateness in African wild dogs (Lycaon pictus)
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2014Journal title
Journal of Applied Animal Welfare ScienceVolume
17Issue
2Begin page
98End page
110
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http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/10888705.2014.884401Abstract
A clear understanding of space use is required to more fully understand biological requirements of nonhuman animals in zoos, aid the design of exhibits, and maximize the animals' welfare. This study used electivity indexes to assess space use of two packs of African wild dogs (Lycaon pictus) and the appropriateness of two naturalistic, outdoor enclosures at the San Diego Zoo and Bronx Zoo....Type
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10.1080/10888705.2014.884401
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