Behavioural instability as an indicator of personality within captive populations of Rothschild Giraffes

The novel concept of behavioural instability has proven suitable for studying the behavior and personality in zoo animals. Individual an impact on how best perform environmental enrichment, diversity captive populations intended to potentially repopulate wild habitats. This study aims prove presence recognizable personalities Rothschild giraffes (Giraffa camelopardalis rothschildi), as well investigate whether visitor numbers affect expressions this species. Six (bot young adults) were filmed Aalborg Zoo, recordings subsequently analysed. procured data was then analysed using a series tests primarily focusing reaction norms. results shows that distinct exist within groups giraffes. However, number visitors exhibited no statistical significance upon behaviour individuals. It can thereby be concluded specimens possess unique traits which are worth defining order ensure diversity.