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To the question of the behavior of the brown bear in captivity
| Moiseeva Tatyana | PhD, PetrSU, 195640, Karelia, Petrozavodsk, Lenin st., 31, tima3909@rambler.ru |
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Keywords: brown bear zoo behavior time budget time slice method environmental enrichment |
Summary: The article deals with the observation of the behavior of brown bears in a zoo using the method of time slices. In the process of preliminary observation of the animals, the behavioral patterns most characteristic of these bears were identified. On their basis, ethograms were compiled. Then, time budgets for each of the two bears (adult male and female, separately in the morning and evening), were determined and their detailed analysis was presented. The enrichment of the environment with the help of a tire suspended on a chain led to a change in the types of bear activities. At the same time, the male was more enthusiastic about the new object than the female. There was also an increase in the motor activity of both bears, which indicates the effectiveness of the changes made in the environment. Using the Shannon index, the diversity of the behavior of experimental bears was assessed. It is concluded that the diversity of animal behavior in the zoo increases with age provided proper maintenance and care. © Petrozavodsk State University |
Received on: 08 February 2023 Published on: 11 May 2023 | |
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