 Reference Base  Diurnal behavior of african white rhinoceros at high elev... |
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Asia |
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Ecology |
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White Rhino |
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We studied the behavior of captive white rhinoceros during daytime. We selected two African white rhinoceros? 1 male and 1 female? at Yunnan Wildlife Park,observed the annual daytime behavior using the continuous recording and focal animal sampling. We recorded the frequency and duration of behavior. Data were analyzed by EXCEL Table and SPSS Software. Rhino behaviors varied significantly by time of day. Rest accounted for the highest portion,followed by exercise behavior. Intra-season4 behavior profiles of male and female rhinoceros were similar. Exercise and resting behaviors showed the highest frequency and longer duration. Environmental factors such as weather and the number of tourists influenced rhino behavior. We described and analyzed the temporal behavioral patterns and behavioral timing of the African White Rhinoceros in the Safari Park. Our aim was to add to the database of behavior studies and ex situ conservation management of white rhinoceros under captive conditions. Here we offer recommendations for scientific management,rearing,breeding,and promoting the display value of white rhino.
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