Date of Award
Fall 12-21-2020
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
Department
Psychology
First Advisor
Dr. Joshua Plotnik
Second Advisor
Dr. Shifra Goldenberg
Academic Program Adviser
Dr. Diana Reiss
Abstract
This study examines two personality traits: exploration and neophobia, which could influence human-elephant conflicts. Thirty-one semi-wild elephants were tested over two trials using a custom novel puzzle tube containing three tasks and three rewards. Our studies show that elephants do vary significantly between individuals in both exploration and neophobia.
Recommended Citation
Venkatesh, Sateesh, "Variation in Personality Among Semi-Wild Myanmar Timber Elephants" (2020). CUNY Academic Works.
https://academicworks.cuny.edu/hc_sas_etds/691
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