Same Space, Different Species: The Influence of Exhibit Design on the Expression of Zoo-Housed Apes’ Species-Typical Retiring Behaviors
Wild chimpanzees frequently make arboreal nests, while wild lowland gorillas typically nest on the ground. We aimed to understand whether zoo-housed apes’ use of elevated spaces for retiring similarly differed between species and across exhibits. Using a pre-planned exhibit switch at Lincoln Park Zo...
Main Authors: | Samantha C. Earl, Lydia M. Hopper, Stephen R. Ross |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-05-01
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Series: | Animals |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/10/5/836 |
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