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Short-Term Changes in Food Spatial Distribution by Zoo Husbandry Practices Increase Agonism and Affect Feeding Behavior in Chilean Flamingos (): A Case Study. | LitMetric

Short-Term Changes in Food Spatial Distribution by Zoo Husbandry Practices Increase Agonism and Affect Feeding Behavior in Chilean Flamingos (): A Case Study.

J Appl Anim Welf Sci

Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET), Instituto de Investigaciones Biológicas y Tecnológicas (IIByT), Córdoba, Argentina.

Published: November 2024

AI Article Synopsis

  • Short-term changes in the locations of food feeders in a zoo can significantly affect the behavior and well-being of Chilean flamingos, particularly during the non-breeding season.
  • A study was conducted using 23 captive-bred flamingos to analyze their reactions to these feeder changes, including how quickly they approached the feeders and their social interactions while feeding.
  • Results showed that more aggressive behaviors increased at the primary feeding site after the changes, while the use of alternative food sources dropped, highlighting the importance of monitoring minor changes in animal habitats to safeguard their welfare.

Article Abstract

Short-term modifications to animals' enclosures, stemming from zoo husbandry practices, can significantly impact animal behavior and, consequently, their welfare. In this case study, we examined a captive-bred population of 23 adult Chilean flamingos () during a non-breeding season to evaluate whether short-term alterations in the spatial distribution of feeders would affect the birds' feeding and agonistic behaviors. Initially, we developed an ethogram to establish baseline behavioral data. Subsequently, we assessed individual (latency to approach the feeders) and group (feeding and agonism) responses to feeder changes using an ABA-type experimental design (A1 and A2 feeders at the original location; B feeder location changed). Latency to approach feeders was also correlated with the birds' sex and body weight. The results revealed that during and immediately after the alterations, agonistic behaviors at the most frequently used feeding site by the flamingos increased, while the use of alternative food sources decreased significantly. Latency was not influenced by the birds' sex or body weight. These findings emphasize the importance of closely monitoring even seemingly minor changes in food spatial distribution to prevent negative impacts on the behavior, and presumably, the welfare of flamingos.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10888705.2024.2424575DOI Listing

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