A Simple Feeding Change Makes Zoo Lions Behave More Like They Do in the Wild
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A Simple Feeding Change Makes Zoo Lions Behave More Like They Do in the Wild
Whole carcass feeding on a feast and fast schedule encouraged zoo-housed lions to display feeding and activity patterns more similar to those seen in the wild. For lions living in human care, the timing and form of a meal can influence behavior for days. A new Australian study found that giving zoo-housed lions whole animal [...]
A study conducted in Australia demonstrated that changing the diet of captive lions, with the introduction of whole carcasses into a feast-and-fast feeding regime, resulted in behaviors more similar to those observed in their natural habitats. The research was conducted by the University of Adelaide and Monarto Safari Park in South Australia. Dietary Change in Captive Lions: Researchers monitored a group of adult male African lions after the inc…
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