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Hi everyone,

 

I'm co-orienting a study about environmental enrichment for ring-tailed
lemurs (Lemur catta).

 

I'm looking for ideas of items easily put into and taken from the enclosure,
because we're planning to observe the behavior every day (alternating with
and without the enrichment) to prevent major climate changes and alterations
in the group dynamics (there are 4 infants), that could interfere with the
results when comparing the behavior of the lemurs in each situation
(with/without environmental enrichment). The items should be resistant
enough to be used, at least, during one observation session (60-90 minutes).

 

Any ideas about food items and other types of enrichment would be great!

 

 

The observer is having some difficulty recognizing each individual (there
are 12 lemurs). Does anyone know about marking techniques that could help,
without changing their behavior.  

 

 

Many thanks!

 

Susana Canteiro

 

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