Activity, Social Relationships, and Maternal Care in a Bottlenose Dolphin Group under Professional Care

Defining the activity patterns and social relationships of animals can provide valuable information related to animal welfare. Bottlenose dolphins under professional care engage in a variety of social and solitary activities, which may be influenced by conspecifics, time of day, and maternal behavio...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Lisa K. Lauderdale, Lance J. Miller
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-05-01
Series:Journal of Zoological and Botanical Gardens
Subjects:
zoo
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2673-5636/2/2/19