Social interactions in two groups of zoo-housed adult female Asian elephants (Elephas maximus) that differ in relatedness
Opportunities for positive social interaction are important in captive animals, and social interactions can be used as a welfare indicator. Wild elephants live in related multigenerational herds; however, in captivity they are often managed in less related groups, which could impact the quality of t...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI
2018
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| Online Access: | https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/53411/ |