Activity budget and spatial distribution of Bennett's wallabies (Macropus rufogriseus) in open versus closed exhibit designs.

摘要: Although many studies investigating the impacts of zoo exhibit designs on captive animals exist, none have been performed how they influence behavior and welfare Bennett's wallabies (Macropus rufogriseus). Here, we assess impact design activity budget spatial distribution wallabies. We compared animal in two open exhibits (i.e. physical interaction between visitors permitted) to closed prohibited). Behavioral data were collected using focal sampling, was recorded maps at regular time intervals. found a significant increase feeding interactive behaviors comparison exhibits. However, other such as resting, locomotion, vigilance did not vary with design. Functional use space similar both designs; however, effect habituation may be relevant consider future studies. some support for visitor effects present, our study provided no evidence strong wallaby welfare. Our emphasizes need additional research into environments affect