Use of space within their enclosure in captive Dholes (Cuon alpinus)

摘要: In this study, 12 dholes (Cuon alpinus) at Kolmarden Wildlife Park were observed to investigate how they use their enclosure and if tend share space with each other. Using scan sampling for every five minutes, the location of was marked on a hand drawn map 14 zones. The study lasted total 72 observation hours during three weeks. results showed that had preferences certain Within zones, attractive areas, so-called hotspots, found. A hotspot includes majority markings in number observations ranged from 1341 most popular zone 71 least popular. Comparisons between data mornings vs. afternoon feeding days non-feeding no obvious differences utilization Two frequently used pathways through Finally, have tendency