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Behavioural Descriptions of Indian Pangolins (Manis crassicaudata) in Captivity
Joint Authors
Mohapatra, Rajesh Kumar
Panda, Sudarsan
Source
International Journal of Zoology
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-11-19
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Conservation breeding programmes as an essential tool for conservation of endangered species require a sound knowledge on behaviour of the species.
At present time, knowledge of behaviour and biology of Indian pangolins is inadequate and inconsistent.
During the present study, an ethogram was developed based on the behavioural observations of seven Indian pangolins (Manis crassicaudata) at Pangolin Conservation Breeding Centre, Nandankanan Zoological Park, Odisha, India, between February 2012 and January 2013.
A total of 27 behaviours of seven distinct behavioural categories (stationary body positions, locomotory patterns, maintenance behaviours, explorative behaviours, defensive behaviours, reproductive/social behaviours, and others) were described and illustrated.
The results offer a consistent frame of reference for further studies on behavioural patterns of Indian pangolins.
Besides, these preliminary observations could be useful in management and breeding of the species in captivity.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Mohapatra, Rajesh Kumar& Panda, Sudarsan. 2014. Behavioural Descriptions of Indian Pangolins (Manis crassicaudata) in Captivity. International Journal of Zoology،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1037704
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Mohapatra, Rajesh Kumar& Panda, Sudarsan. Behavioural Descriptions of Indian Pangolins (Manis crassicaudata) in Captivity. International Journal of Zoology No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1037704
American Medical Association (AMA)
Mohapatra, Rajesh Kumar& Panda, Sudarsan. Behavioural Descriptions of Indian Pangolins (Manis crassicaudata) in Captivity. International Journal of Zoology. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1037704
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1037704