Ethological observations from gestation to adulthood in Albino Rats: A case study
This case study was done to explore and understand the ethological behavior patterns of female albino rats within a controlled laboratory environment. Their behavior was observed to help us provide insights into the underlying mechanisms governing reproductive behavior. The study encompasses behavior and morphological observations of female albino rats from the time they conceive, give birth, raise their young ones till they are weaned and are self-sufficient. This study involves behaviors like territoriality, reproductive behavior, nesting behavior, maternal care, foraging, weaning etc. This case study provides a detailed examination and empirical evidence of the behavioral observations of female albino rats and thus leading to better understanding and cognition of animal behavior.
Authors
- Eshita Pandey (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-6996-6874)
- Zeba Afroz
Institutions
- Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- World Journal of Biology Pharmacy and Health Sciences
- Published
- 2024-12-11
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.30574/wjbphs.2024.20.3.0979
- Primary Topic
- Birth, Development, and Health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00