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http://shell.ihug.co.nz/~gatland/zoocheck.htm

 

An animal that is described as Zoochotic has become mentally ill as

evidenced by repetitive, obsessive behaviour. Examples of this can be seen

at most zoos in such behaviours as:-

 

Bar Biting, Neck Twisting, Tongue Playing, Excessive Grooming

 

Head Bobbing, Coprophagia, Swaying/Pacing/Circling

 

Excessive Grooming, Vomiting, Self Mutilation

 

And the Causes?

Separation from natural habitat

Loss of life in normal social groups

Enforced idleness

Drugs and medical fertility control

Direct control by humans

Caging - a totally alien environment

 

 

As identified by Dr G. Marvin & Dr B. Mullan in " Zoo Culture " 1987

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