Time budget and activity patterns of oncilla cats (Leopardus tigrinus) in captivity.
J Appl Anim Welf Sci
; 17(1): 73-81, 2014.
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Researchers have reported on the diet of Leopardus tigrinus and ecological aspects, but studies of behavior are scarce. The aims of this study were to describe the time budget and activity patterns of 10 captive Leopardus tigrinus individuals. The group had an activity budget of 66% resting, 20.66% moving, 6.08% vigilant, 3.12% feeding, and 4.14% other activities during 720 hr of observations. The activity budgets of the males and females did not differ significantly; however, males ate more than did females. The nonhuman animals spent more time resting during the day than during the night. Moving, socializing, maintenance, and vigilance showed statistically higher mean values at night. Group analysis of the temporal pattern of behavior showed bimodal peaks. Activity levels were high from 5 a.m. to 6 a.m. and decreased through the day only to peak again at 7 p.m. Stereotypic pacing peaked at dawn and at dusk. Patterns of vigilance, feeding, and maintenance were also determined for the group during a 24-hr period. These results may be useful for the development of management plans and effective conservation strategies for captive cats.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Felidae
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Animais de Zoológico
Tipo de estudo:
Health_economic_evaluation
Limite:
Animals
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Appl Anim Welf Sci
Assunto da revista:
MEDICINA VETERINARIA
Ano de publicação:
2014
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Brasil
País de publicação:
Reino Unido