Saiful Izam, Nur Syaza Syafiqah (2017) Malayan tiger (Panthera tigris jacksoni) response towards colours as visual enrichments. [Project Paper] (Submitted)
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Abstract
Malayan tiger (Panthera tigris jacksoni) population is under the category of critically endangered according to IUCN lists. In order to conserve this unique species in Malaysia, practicing conservation concept is vital where the tigers are usually kept in captivity. Since the enclosure has simple environment design compared to the complex environment in the wild, environmental enrichment is commonly used for their welfare and health. Colours are one of the important visual stimulation for tigers in captivity since the enclosure is surrounded with walls but unfortunately, less research was done on this matter for this species. From this study, we are able to observe the response to the colours in this species and relate it with past research, which then can be used for future research. In this study, four Malayan tigers (Panthera t. jacksoni) and two mix breed tigers (Panthera t. jacksoni x Panthera t. tigris) were chosen and introduced to three different colours (red, yellow, green) in their enclosure. Three colour papers (one paper for each colour) were pasted on the wall of the enclosure before releasing the tiger into that enclosure. The association between age, gender, and origin (wild vs born in captivity) of Panthera tigris with their responses towards the colours were calculated. From this study, Independent T-test was used. There are no significant differences (p>0.05) between the classes (age, gender, and origin) and the three colours. However, the mean for each class responses varies towards the colours. Five out of six tigers were initially approached to red colour before other colours. Total bouts and duration the tiger in contact with the three colours were calculated and results showed the tigers made contact more frequent and longer duration towards red colour paper. These results suggest that tigers showed more interest towards red colours compared to yellow and green colour.
| Item Type: | Project Paper |
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| Faculty: | Faculty of Veterinary Medicine |
| Depositing User: | Ms. Nordeena Abdul Aziz |
| Date Deposited: | 17 Jan 2023 06:20 |
| Last Modified: | 17 Jan 2023 06:20 |
| URI: | http://psaspb.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/703 |
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