Abstract
Received 20 May 2000 Accepted 1 October 2000 Abstract Captive conditions of three Binturongs Arctictis binturong (one female and two males) at the Arignar Anna Zoological Park, Vandalur were studied during December 1995 to February 1996. Enclosure design and dimensions, environment of the enclosure, activity patterns and enclosure use of the animals and diet of the animals were studied. Improvements for enclosure design and environment have been suggested. The animals were observed for 250 hours and 3990 recordings were made on their behaviour. Based on such an intensive study. The suggestions were (i) Provision of an outdoor enclosure, (ii) Psychological enrichment of the enclosure, (iii) Proper maintenance of temperature and humidity, (iv) Separation of old male to another enclosure, (v) Keeping the young male and female in isolation of old male to separate but adjoining enclosures and (vi) Modifications in the diet of the animal.
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