Assessing Behavioral Syndromes in Captive Red Pandas (Ailurus fulgens) Using an Ethological Approach
Date of Award
Spring 5-5-2017
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
Department
Psychology
First Advisor
Peter Moller
Second Advisor
David Powell
Academic Program Adviser
Diana Reiss
Abstract
Animal personality has a significant impact on an animal’s physiology and welfare. Eight captive red pandas were observed to determine if personality can be assessed in this species using an ethological approach. Analysis revealed two behavioral dimensions: 1) Active/Exploratory and 2) Maintenance. Age differences were found in the Active/Exploratory dimension.
Recommended Citation
Bray, Tyler C., "Assessing Behavioral Syndromes in Captive Red Pandas (Ailurus fulgens) Using an Ethological Approach" (2017). CUNY Academic Works.
https://academicworks.cuny.edu/hc_sas_etds/180
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