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Vet Mex 1999; 30 (4)

Captivity behavior of two groups of White Tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) with several degrees of exhibition to the human presence

Serio SJC

Language: English/Spanish
References: 17
Page: 323-328
PDF size: 116.13 Kb.


ABSTRACT

This study describes the changes of behavior in White-Tailed Deer (Odocoileus virginianus) as a consequence of exposure to humans (presence/absence) in two different kinds of enclosed plots located in Banderilla and Xalapa in the State of Veracruz in Mexico. Results show changes in some of the general patterns of the typical behavior of this species in captivity. In particular, a change in feeding behavior in the plot of normal exhibition to people (X20.05,1 = 12.40), relative to animals isolated from humans was observed. An index was computed in order to establish the frequency of the different behavioral patterns considered. Results showed differences in behavior between plots as well. Although correlation values did not show association between distance to humans and behavioral patterns. Other analyses showed that there was a very evident alteration of specific behavior patterns of their daily activity ones. Finally, the importance of the impact produced by the human-animal interaction regarding rehabilitation and reintroduction programs are also discussed.


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