Abstract
Multifaceted Approach to Personality Assessment in Cheetahs (Acinonyx jubatus)
Highlights
Zoos and aquariums provide a great opportunity for researchers to observe species and examine individual behavioral differences (Watters & Powell, 2011)
Fifteen cheetahs were housed at the cheetah breeding area (CBA), a facility towards the back of the property away from the visiting public, while two females were housed at an enclosure open to the public in San Diego Zoo Safari Park (SDZSP)
The components Aggressive and Interactive had a positive correlation with behavioral diversity, while Unsociable had a positive correlation with selfmaintenance (Table 5)
Summary
Zoos and aquariums provide a great opportunity for researchers to observe species and examine individual behavioral differences (Watters & Powell, 2011). Gartner and Powell (2012) assessed personality in snow leopards by analyzing individuals’ reactions to a novel-object, and discovered correlations between visiting the object and those with the personality traits (called dimensions in the study) of Active/Vigilant and Curious/Playful These behaviors were indicative of individual variation, and could imply that bolder animals need more space and novel items to explore in their environment (Gartner & Powell, 2012; Powell & Gartner, 2011). The objectives of the current study were to apply a multifaceted method to assess cheetah personality This included rating and coding the behavior of cheetahs, examining fecal glucocorticoid metabolite (FGM) profiles and comparing this information to the gender, reproductive success, and handrearing history of individuals at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park (SDZSP). Information gained from this study can assist with the management of the cheetah population in zoological facilities
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