CNN —Giant pandas living in captivity could be suffering from “jet lag” if their body clocks don’t match their environments, scientists say.
“This is definitely a concept that could apply to all captive animals,” Gandia told CNN.
Giant pandas were chosen as the focus for the study partly because they live highly seasonal lives.
Gandia explained to CNN that the latitudinal range for giant pandas is between 26 and 42 degrees north.
A team of 13 observers, led by Gandia, monitored 11 giant pandas at six different zoos, all of which were born in captivity.
Persons:
”, Kristine Gandia, ” Gandia, Gandia, “, zookeepers
Organizations:
CNN, University of Stirling, Gandia
Locations:
Scotland, China