THE STUDY OF BEHAVIOR Heosemys spinosa IN THE EX-SITU CONSERVATION AREA OF BENGKULU UNIVERSITY Bhakti Karyadi(1)Aceng Ruyani(1) Agus Sundaryono(1)Winda Yolika(2) Deni Parlindungan(3*)
1Graduate School of Science Education, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Bengkulu University
2Department of Biology Education, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Bengkulu University
3Department of Science Education, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Bengkulu University
Abstract
Abstract. This article describes the study of behavior on H. spinosa in ex-situ conservation area at UNIB. Methods: The study used four individulas H. spinosa (1 female and 3 males) were available in the conservation area. Research duration in 12 days (March-April 2021) with checking periods in the morning, afternoon, evening and night. Results: Observational data found 5 types of behavior, namely- Basking, Bathing, Sleeping, Resting and Eating, sexual behavior was not found. Conclusion: The behavior of H.spinosa shows a tendency of low mobility.
Keywords: Behavior ,Heosemys Spinosa, Ex-Situ Conservation , Bengkulu University
