How Golden-lion Tamarins, Leontopithecus rosalia at Micke Grove Zoo Utilize Enclosure Space

Authors

Jun S. Park, University of the Pacific
Lisa Roening, University of the Pacific
Jay HJ Kim, University of the Pacific
Samuel YJ Kim, University of the Pacific
Edward BJ Kim, University of the Pacific
Patrick Kang, University of the Pacific
Chris Nguyen, University of the Pacific
Jackie Aguilar, University of the Pacific
Vivian Hong, University of the Pacific

Poster Number

39

Lead Author Major

Pre-Dentistry, Biochemistry, and Biological Sciences

Format

Poster Presentation

Faculty Mentor Name

Richard Tenaza

Faculty Mentor Department

Biological Sciences

Abstract/Artist Statement

The aim of this study was to determine differential use of enclosure space by two groups of golden lion tamarins (Leontopithecus rosalia) at Micke Grove Zoo in Lodi, California. The study is a collaborative effort between Micke Grove Zoo and undergraduate students in Pacific's Department of Biological Sciences. One tamarin group was a monogamous pair and two offspring (1 male, 1 female), the other consisted of a monogamous pair and their twin female offspring. To provide statistical descriptions of the animals’ use of space, nine students employed a one-minute scan sampling technique to collect 50 hours of data per week for five weeks. The data will be used to assess quality of the zoo’s existing enclosures and to guide restructuring of enclosures where needed. This will be done to promote normal behavior by minimizing stress, the primary cause of abnormal behavior in captive animals.

Location

DeRosa University Center, Ballroom

Start Date

20-4-2013 1:00 PM

End Date

20-4-2013 3:00 PM