Journal article
Preliminary model of personality structure in captive red pandas (Ailurus fulgens)
The Journal of zoo and aquarium research, v 8(1), pp 29-36
01 Jan 2020
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Abstract
Animal personality is stable and contextually consistent and has an impact on an animal's physiology and psychological well-being. Personality, sometimes referred to as behavioural syndromes, personality dimensions, or temperament, impacts health, reproductive success and survival, and is thus an important factor to consider when assessing the welfare of captive animals. In this study, eight red pandas (Ailurus fulgens) from three institutions in New York City were observed to determine if personality dimensions can be assessed in this species using an ethological approach. Two personality dimensions were described: 1) "Active/Exploratory" and 2) "Maintenance". The "Active/Exploratory" dimension is consistent with several personality dimensions found in other mammalian species, while the "Maintenance" dimension may be related to "Tense" or "Fearful" dimensions found in other species. Both personality dimensions have ecological and welfare implications. Individual red pandas that score highly in the "Active/Exploratory" dimension may travel further and find more resources, and may require more enrichment in captivity to avoid frustration. Red pandas that score highly in the "Maintenance" dimension may have higher stress levels and require more areas of seclusion in captive environments. This study can serve as the start of a deeper investigation into personality dimensions in red pandas and the impact they have on the welfare of this species in captivity and possibly the wild.
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- Title
- Preliminary model of personality structure in captive red pandas (Ailurus fulgens)
- Creators
- Tyler C. Andres-Bray - Drexel Univ, Dept Biol Sci, Philadelphia, PA 19104 USAPeter Moller - CUNY Hunter Coll, Dept Psychol, 695 Pk Ave, New York, NY 10021 USADavid M. Powell - Bronx Zoo, Wildlife Conservat Soc, New York, NY 10460 USA
- Publication Details
- The Journal of zoo and aquarium research, v 8(1), pp 29-36
- Publisher
- European Assoc Zoos & Aquaria
- Number of pages
- 8
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Center for the Advancement of STEM Teaching & Learning Excellence (CASTLE)
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:000511428900004
- Other Identifier
- 991021966371004721
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- Collaboration types
- Domestic collaboration
- Web of Science research areas
- Veterinary Sciences
- Zoology