Zoo Biology

Volume 31, Issue 2 p. 206-218

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Time-budgets and activity patterns of captive Sunda pangolins (Manis javanica)

Daniel W. S. Challender,

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Daniel W. S. Challender

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School of Anthropology and Conservation, University of Kent, Durrell Institute of Conservation and Ecology (DICE), Canterbury, Kent, United Kingdom

Correspondence to: Daniel W. S. Challender, Durrell Institute of Conservation and Ecology (DICE), School of Anthropology and Conservation, University of Kent, Canterbury, Kent, UK.Search for more papers by this author

Nguyen Van Thai,

Nguyen Van Thai

Carnivore and Pangolin Conservation Programme, Cuc Phuong National Park, GPO, Ha Noi, Vietnam

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Martin Jones,

Martin Jones

Division of Biology, School of Biology, Chemistry and Health Science, The Manchester Metropolitan University, John Dalton Building, Chester Street, Manchester, United Kingdom

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Les May,

Les May

Division of Biology, School of Biology, Chemistry and Health Science, The Manchester Metropolitan University, John Dalton Building, Chester Street, Manchester, United Kingdom

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Daniel W. S. Challender,

Corresponding Author

Daniel W. S. Challender

[email protected]

School of Anthropology and Conservation, University of Kent, Durrell Institute of Conservation and Ecology (DICE), Canterbury, Kent, United Kingdom

Nguyen Van Thai,

Nguyen Van Thai

Carnivore and Pangolin Conservation Programme, Cuc Phuong National Park, GPO, Ha Noi, Vietnam

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Martin Jones,

Martin Jones

Division of Biology, School of Biology, Chemistry and Health Science, The Manchester Metropolitan University, John Dalton Building, Chester Street, Manchester, United Kingdom

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Les May,

Les May

Division of Biology, School of Biology, Chemistry and Health Science, The Manchester Metropolitan University, John Dalton Building, Chester Street, Manchester, United Kingdom

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First published: 25 February 2011

https://doi.org/10.1002/zoo.20381

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Abstract

This is the first assessment of Manis javanica behavior in captivity. The aim of the investigation was to assess behavior in order to suggest ways of improving captive care and management of the species. This was undertaken by constructing time-budgets and activity patterns and identifying any abnormal repetitive behavior (ARB) exhibited. Scan and focal animal sampling were implemented in observations of seven subjects. Analyses detailed idiosyncrasies in how subjects partitioned their active time. Peak activity occurred between 18:00 and 21:00 hr. Two ARBs, clawing and pacing, were identified and the cessation of clawing in one subject was possible by modifying its enclosure. Stress-related behavior, understood to be related to several factors, means maintaining this species in captivity remains problematic. Recommendations are made pertaining to husbandry, captive management, and future research. Zoo Biol 31: 206–218, 2012. © 2011 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.

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