The effects of boma design on stress-related behaviour in juvenile translocated African elephants
Reviews experience of confining translocated juveniles in bomas or pens of different types. Confinement with restricted food and view of the outside area tends to bring out aggressive behaviour. Open paddocks with electric fences are recommended over closed wooden paddocks.
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| Language: | English |
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1994-12-01
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| Series: | Pachyderm |
| Online Access: | https://pachydermjournal.org/index.php/pachyderm/article/view/797 |
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| Summary: | Reviews experience of confining translocated juveniles in bomas or pens of different types. Confinement with restricted food and view of the outside area tends to bring out aggressive behaviour. Open paddocks with electric fences are recommended over closed wooden paddocks.
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| ISSN: | 1026-2881 1683-5018 |