Zoochosis: A short review on stereotypical behavior of captive animals

Zoochosis is a stereotypical behavior of animals.It is commonly observed in captive animals. The stereotypicactivities in animals are tiresome in conduct, consistent in practice, with no seeming goal or definite purpose. Common forms of Zoochotic conduct in captive conditions include head rolling, striding, extreme licking, hair or feather pulling, and outline swimming. Various studies that explained the effects of stimulus's expectednesson animal conduct and welfarehavebeen inclined to manipulate certainty.Zoos play an animated part in wildlife andare ex-situ protection sites which areplaying a livelypart in wildlife supervision and protection. However, Zoo tourists might serve as an importantcause of stresson captive animals. These stresses result inself-biting and hurting in captive animals which is comparable to self-injurious behavior (SIB) in humans. This review article wouldhighlight the conditions of captive animals and analyze the factors that are directly affecting captive animals.