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VOL. 8, ISSUE 1 (2023)
Captive behavior activities of Indian wild ass (Equus hemionus khur) at Rajkot zoological park, Rajkot, Gujarat, India
Authors
Pratik A Siddhapara, Akash R Paradava, Dr. Bharatsinh M Gohil, Ravi C Chauhan
Abstract
Behavioral observations of species Equus hemionus khur were carried out at Rajkot zoological park, Rajkot in captivity to investigate preliminary behavior of male and female both. Pair was observed for 136 hrs throughout the whole year. Focal animal sampling method was used for observations. The species was observed daily at morning and evening for one hour. There were numerous notable differences between activities of male and female were observed. The results of time budget indicates that the species spends more than 35 % on feeding, about 34% standing and 31% for other activities (Defecation, Urine, Cuddling, Flehmen, sniffing, Running etc).
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Pages:57-62
How to cite this article:
Pratik A Siddhapara, Akash R Paradava, Dr. Bharatsinh M Gohil, Ravi C Chauhan "Captive behavior activities of Indian wild ass (Equus hemionus khur) at Rajkot zoological park, Rajkot, Gujarat, India". International Journal of Zoology Studies, Vol 8, Issue 1, 2023, Pages 57-62
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