Developmental stability of foraging behavior: evaluating suitability of captive giant pandas for translocation

• Published in: Animal conservation Vol. 21; no. 6; pp. 474 - 482
• Main Authors: Swaisgood, R. R., Martin‐Wintle, M. S., Owen, M. A., Zhou, X., Zhang, H.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: London Wiley Subscription Services, Inc 01.12.2018
• Subjects: Ailuropoda melanoleuca; Animal behavior; Bamboo; bamboos; behavior; captive animals; Captivity; Chewing; conservation breeding; Consumer goods; culms; developmental stability; diet; Environmental surveys; Feeding; Feeding behavior; Fitness; foraging; Foraging behavior; giant panda; leaves; Mastication; Nutrient deficiency; Nutrition; Stability analysis; Survival; Translocation

The behavioral competence of captive‐bred individuals – an important source population for translocation programs – may differ from that of wild‐born individuals and these differences may influence post‐release survival. Some behaviors will be more robust, or developmentally stable, than others in t...