Zoo Insider - Ethograms

Zookeepers and wildlife researchers use ethograms to study animal behavior, and you can use them, too! For this Zoo Insider, we'll show you how you can study animal behavior in your own backyard using this simple technique. Our zookeepers use this technique to become more familiar with our animals and their unique needs. It can help identify if an animal is stressed or injured, and keeping good behavior records is an important part of animal welfare. Wildlife researchers also use ethograms as a way to collect information on wild animals. If you don’t have an animal to study at home, check out these amazing live webcams from our Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ partner, the San Diego Zoo! Watch as wildlife explore, eat, swing, pounce, groom, and play through their day, and catch all the action for your own ethogram! https://zoo.sandiegozoo.org/live-cams Visit the Resources for Learning page on our website for an easy-to-use ethogram template and instructions you can use at home! We'd love to hear what animal (or family member!) you researched, so leave us a comment below to tell us about your experience. https://www.jbzoo.org/education/resources #closedbutstillcaring #bringthezootoyou #zooinsider #johnballzoo #aza