Homage to Niko Tinbergen and Konrad Lorenz: Is classical ethology relevant to zoos?
Publication Type: |
Journal Article |
Year of Publication: |
1989 |
Authors: |
Michael H. Robinson |
Publication/Journal: |
Zoo Biology |
Publisher: |
A Wiley Company, Inc., Wiley Subscription Services |
Keywords: |
classical ethology, education, exhibits, zoo design |
ISBN: |
1098-2361 |
Abstract:
Abstract 10.1002/zoo.1430080302.abs A personal account of the impact of the founders of ethology is presented. Niko Tinbergen and Konrad Lorenz profoundly affected the attitudes of people toward animals, showing people, for the first time, the sophistication of animal behavior. Also presented is a personal memoir of working with Tinbergen, and speculation on how zoos might benefit from a closer look at the lessons of animal behavior in both the care of the animals and the education of the public.