Descrição das categorias de comportamentos do Dasyprocta prymnolopha em condições de cativeiro

Among the most preyed species, the agouti has been noted for having suffered a significant reduction of their populations, leading to them being frequently kept in captivity. The objective of this study was to describe the behavioral categories of the agouti in captivity, aiming to contribute to the study of hypotheses about the biology and the management of this rodent, as well as to analyze the influence of the behaviors with the survival and reproduction of the captive species. The research was carried out at the Center for Studies and Preservation of Wild Animals (NEPAS) of the Federal University of Piauí. Were observed for 1860 hours two groups of Dasyprocta prymnolopha, the first consisting of two males, five females and four pups, and the second by two males, seven females and one cub, totalizing 21 animals belonging to groups already formed and kept in captivity in NEPAS. The behavior of the animals was recorded manually (using a drawing board, pencils and notebooks) and eventually used binoculars for detailed observation of isolated behaviors. We found 14 behavioral categories, being able to identify eight distinct behaviors: food behavior; rest; exploration; body care; collection and transportation of material; agonistic behaviors; reproductive behaviors and marking of territory. It was concluded that the behavioral analyzes presented can bring practical contributions to the adequacy of the animal facilities, as well as the improvement of the management, improving the welfare of the agouti in captive regime. Entre las especies más capturadas, se ha observado que el Agutí ha reducido significativamente sus poblaciones, lo que las lleva a ser mantenidas frecuentemente en cautiverio. El objetivo de este estudio fue describir las categorías de comportamiento del agutí en cautiverio, con el objetivo de contribuir al estudio de las hipótesis sobre la biología y el manejo de este roedor, así como analizar la influencia de los comportamientos en la supervivencia y la reproducción de las especies cautivas. La investigación se realizó en el Centro de Estudios y Conservación de Animales Silvestres (NEPAS) de la Universidad Federal de Piauí. Se observaron dos grupos de Dasyprocta prymnolopha durante 1860 horas, el primero consistió en dos machos, cinco hembras y cuatro crías; y el segundo, por dos machos, siete hembras y una cría, con un total de 21 animales pertenecientes a grupos ya formados y mantenidos cautivos en NEPAS. El comportamiento de los animales