Welfare conditions and behavior of the long-tailed macaque (Macaca fascicularis) in three selected zoos in Luzon, Philippines.

Date

10-2011

Degree

Bachelor of Science in Biology

Major Course

Major in Wildlife Biology

College

College of Arts and Sciences (CAS)

Adviser/Committee Chair

Leticia F Afuang

Abstract

This study was conducted to observe and characterize the welfare conditions and behavior of long-tailed macaques (Macacafascicularis) in three selected zoos in Metro Manila and in Southern Luzon, namely Avilon Zoo, Island Cove Animal Island, and Manila Zoo. Welfare conditions (i.e. physical enclosure conditions, food and water administration, and animal health management) were characterized based from DEFRA (2004), Jordan (2005), and Kleiman et al (eds.) (2010), and confirmed through observations and inquiries with appropriate zoo staff. Behavior was observed using instantaneous scan sampling and macaque ethogram based from Mallapur et al, 2005. Avilon has sufficient veterinary facilities and complex enclosure design with relatively little space in the holding area. Island Cove has a very large enclosure but needs adequate veterinary facilities such as a clinic. Manila Zoo has large enclosure with sufficient veterinary provisions but is open to visitor litter and has scarce water supply. Results from Repeated Measures ANOVA showed that generally, zoo conditions, time, and day significantly affected the expression of behavior. Macaques were likely to rest, auto-groom, and be non-visible on rainy days, and preferred to eat during morning. This study could enlighten zoo administrators while encouraging research by academic institutions for continued development of Philippine zoos.

Language

English

Location

UPLB Main Library Special Collections Section (USCS)

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