The use of space by lowland gorillas in an outdoor enclosure
Publication Type: |
Journal Article |
Year of Publication: |
1983 |
Authors: |
S. E. Hedeen |
Publication/Journal: |
Ohio Journal of Science |
Keywords: |
gorillas, habitat use, lowland gorillas, space limitation |
Abstract:
Four adult gorillas housed together at the Cincinnati Zoo limited their space use to particular enclosure sections. Contrary to results from a study of juvenile gorillas, there was no consistent relationship between dominance rank and the degree to which an animal limited its space use.