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

Year: 2025

Type: article

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.

Source: Australian Mammalogy

DOI: 10.1071/am24038

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

Institutions: Charles Sturt University, Western Sydney University

Language: English

Topic: Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies

Subfield: Small Animals

Field: Veterinary

Domain: Health Sciences

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W4407865037

FWCI: 1.112

Cites: 19

Cited by: 1

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