Behavioral and developmental consequences of early rearing experience for captive giant pandas (Ailuropoda melanoleuca) |
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| Authors: | Snyder Rebecca J Zhang An J Zhang Zhi H Li Guang H Tian Yu Z Huang Xiang M Luo Lan Bloomsmith Mollie A Forthman Debra L Maple Terry L |
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| Affiliation: | TECHlab, Zoo Atlanta, Atlanta, GA 30315, USA. rsnyder@zooatlanta.org |
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| Abstract: | Mother-reared (MR) and peer-reared (PR) captive giant panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca) cubs were compared to evaluate the effects of early removal from mother on behavioral development. Males and females and twins and singletons were compared to assess the effects of social setting on behavioral development. Subjects included 2 PR females, 3 MR females, 3 MR males, and 3 mothers. MR cubs spent more time manipulating bamboo and fell more often than PR cubs. PR cubs spent more time inactive. Male cubs directed more playful behavior at their mothers. Twins spent more time play fighting with their mothers than with their siblings. The results suggest that peer-rearing does not provide young pandas with the same level of social stimulation as mother-rearing. |
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