Captive care and welfare considerations for beavers.
Zoo Biol
; 34(2): 101-9, 2015.
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| ID: mdl-25653085
ABSTRACT
Beavers (Castor spp.) tend not to be a commonly held species and little published material exists relating to their captive care. We review published material and discuss husbandry issues taking into account the requirements of wild beavers. As social mammals with complex chemical communication systems and with such an ability to modify their environments, studies of wild counterparts suggest the captive requirements of beavers may actually be more sophisticated than generally perceived. Common field techniques may have practical application in the captive setting. Their widespread utilisation in conservation, including reintroductions, translocations and habitat management, also requires components of captive care. As welfare science advances there is increasing pressure on captive collections to improve standards and justify the keeping of animals. Conservation science is increasingly challenged to address individual welfare standards. Further research focusing on the captive care of beavers is required.
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Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Rodentia
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Animal Welfare
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Animal Husbandry
Type of study:
Guideline
Limits:
Animals
Language:
En
Journal:
Zoo Biol
Journal subject:
BIOLOGIA
Year:
2015
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Norway