Diurnal activity budget of the kultarr (Antechinomys laniger) in captivity

Hayley J. Stannard, Lisa M. Goodchild, Julie M. Old

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Abstract

The kultarr (Antechinomys laniger) is a small carnivorous marsupial native to arid and semiarid regions of mainland Australia. This study assessed historical video data to develop an activity budget for a captive kultarr population. The study had very limited diurnal footage and found that kultarrs spent the most time displaying movement, foraging and stationary alert behaviours. The study has contributed to our understanding of kultarr behaviour in captivity; however, more research is needed that encompasses a larger data set to fully understand kultarr activity.
Original languageEnglish
Article numberAM24038
Number of pages4
JournalAustralian Mammalogy
Volume47
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 24 Feb 2025

Keywords

  • activity rhythms
  • behaviour
  • dasyurid
  • ethogram
  • ethology
  • marsupial
  • Marsupialia
  • welfare

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