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Behavioral enrichment for ruffed lemurs, Varecia variegata, by using a more naturalistic method of food presentation (1998)

Kerridge, F. J.

Abstract

By providing whole rather than chopped fruits, a greater range of postures and increased manual manipulation of dietary items could be obtained. Time spent feeding and foraging also increased significantly.

Published
1998

Animal Type
Lemur, Nonhuman Primate
Topic
Environmental Enrichment

Citation
Kerridge, F. J. 1998. Behavioral enrichment for ruffed lemurs, Varecia variegata, by using a more naturalistic method of food presentation. Folia Primatologica 69(Supplement 1), 397. (Primate Meeting Abstract)

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