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Behavioural sampling techniques and activity pattern of Indian Pangolin Manis crassicaudata (Mammalia: Manidae) in captivity

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Mohapatra, Rajesh Kumar, Panda, Sudarsan·2013·Journal of Threatened Taxa
DOI 10.11609/jott.o3423.5247-55
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The study presents data on six Indian Pangolins Manis crassicaudata observed in captivity at the Pangolin Conservation Breeding Centre, Nandankanan, Odisha, India over 1377 hours of video recordings for each pangolin between 1500hr and 0800hr on 81 consecutive observational days. Video recordings were made through digital systems assisted by infrared enabled CCTV cameras. The data highlights patterns relate to 12 different behaviour and enclosure utilization. Different interval periods for sampling of instantaneous behaviour from video recordings have been evaluated to develop optimal study methods for the future. The activity budgets of pangolins displayed natural patterns of nocturnal activity with a peak between 20:00-21:00 hr. When out of their burrow, they spent about 59% of the time walking in the enclosure, and 14% of the time feeding. The repeatability of the behaviours has a significant negative correlation with the mean time spent in that behaviour. Focal behavioural samples significantly correlated with instantaneous samples up to 15 minutes interval. The correlation values gradually decreased with the increase in sampling interval. The results indicate that results obtained from focal sampling and instantaneous sampling with relatively shorter intervals (=5 minutes) are about equally reliable. The study suggests use of focal sampling, instead of instantaneous sampling to record behaviour relating to social interactions.

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Authors
Mohapatra, R. K., & Panda, S.
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Panda, Sudarsan
ORCID
Mohapatra, Rajesh Kumar
Venue
Journal of Threatened Taxa
Publisher
Wildlife Information Liaison Development Society
Published
2013-12-26
Volume
5
Issue
17
Pages
5247-5255
ISSN
  • 0974-7893 (ISSN-L)
  • 0974-7907
DOI
10.11609/jott.o3423.5247-55
OpenAlex
W2110691794
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Topics
  • Physical Sciences › Environmental Science › Ecology › Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
  • Health Sciences › Veterinary › Small Animals › Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Social Psychology › Primate Behavior and Ecology
Keywords
Indian pangolin, Manis crassicaudata, focal sampling, instantaneous sampling, sampling interval, activity budget, nocturnal activity, captive animal behavior, video observation, social interaction

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