Assessing inactivity in zoo gorillas using keeper ratings and behavioral data
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“The tool has been used successfully in many species including, but not limited to black rhinos ( Diceros bicornis ) (82), cheetahs ( Acinonyx jubatus ) (83), bears (Ursidae) (84), and western lowland gorillas ( Gorilla gorilla gorilla ) (85).”
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- Authors
- Less, E. H., Kuhar, C. W., Dennis, P. M., & Lukas, K. E.
- Affiliations
- Cleveland Metroparks Zoo (US)
- Corresponding author
- Less, Elena Hoellein
- Venue
- Applied Animal Behaviour Science
- Publisher
- Elsevier BV
- Published
- 2012-02
- Volume
- 137
- Issue
- 1-2
- Pages
- 74-79
- ISSN
- 0168-1591 (ISSN-L)
- OpenAlex
- W2063990357
- Cited by
- 29
- References
- 19
- Citations by year
- 2026: 3 · 2025: 1 · 2024: 2 · 2022: 6 · 2021: 1 · 2020: 2 · 2019: 1 · 2018: 2 · 2017: 3 · 2016: 4 · 2015: 2 · 2013: 2
- FWCI
- 1.85
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
- Locations
- Applied Animal Behaviour Science (publishedVersion)
- Funders
- Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
- Topics
- Health Sciences › Veterinary › Small Animals › Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies
- Social Sciences › Psychology › Social Psychology › Primate Behavior and Ecology
- Physical Sciences › Environmental Science › Ecology › Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
- Keywords
- western lowland gorilla, Gorilla gorilla gorilla, zoo animals, activity level, inactivity, immobility, idle time, behavioral data collection, inter-rater reliability, multi-institutional study, zoo animal welfare
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