Behavioral restriction effects on activity motivation of a captive lion (Panthera leo persica)

This study investigated the locomotive motivation of captive lions, which are regarded as having relatively low motivation to move compared with other zoo animals. Four Indian lions including one non-castrated male and three females were observed as subject animals. Two captive conditions were set as experimental days: one was a confined condition in a bed chamber all day long (confined day); another was a released condition, with access to the exhibition area during daytime (released day).
Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research - Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Source Type: research