Possible Solutions to Reduce Pacing in Tigers

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Title
Possible Solutions to Reduce Pacing in Tigers
Source
ZOOL 567, Fall 2021
Creator
Johal, Dildar
Description
A podcast that goes over what pacing is in tigers, and some possible ideas about how to reduce this behaviour. Two studies in particular are focused on for their research on methods to reduce pacing. This podcast highlights the results and significance of using feeding boxes, and other enrichment items to reduce pacing.
References
Jenny, S., & Schmid, H. (2002). Effect of feeding boxes on the behaviour of stereotyping amur tigers (Panthera tigris altaica) in the Zurich Zoo, Zurich, Switzerland. Zoo Biology, 21(6), 573-584. https://doi.org/10.1002/zoo.10061

Kroshko, J., Clubb, R., Harper, L., Mellor, E., Moehrenschlager, A., & Mason, G. (2016). Stereotypic route tracing in captive Carnivora is predicted by species – typical home range sizes and hunting styles. Animal Behaviour, 117, 197-209. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anbehav.2016.05.010

Skibiel, A. L., Trevino, H. S., & Naugher, K. (2007) Comparison of several types of enrichment for captive felids. Zoo Biology, 26, 371-381. https://doi.org/10.1002/zoo.20147

Szokalski, M. S., Litchfield, C. A., & Foster, W. K. (2012). Enrichment for captive tigers (Panthera tigris): Current knowledge and future directions. Applied Animal Behaviour Science, 139(1-2), 1-9. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.applanim.2012.02.021
Date
12/01/2021
Category
Feeding & Foraging
Item sets
Topic Dissemination Items