Exotic Animal Behavioural Problems

Behaviour problems are seen in many other captive animals, both large and small

Rabbits commonly present with problems of aggression, this is often due to a combination of poor handling, pain and a learned escape response

Note the naked breast of this feather picking Australian Rosella

This elephant is engaging in faeces eating (coprophagia)

This elephant engages in repetitive swinging of its head and trunk (weaving) a similar behaviour is common in stabled horses

This orangutan repetitively vomits and then eats it

Reptiles can also have problems, this animal walks along the glass of its enclosure producing a sore on its lower jaw

Terrapins can also engage in problem aggression if not housed properly