Primary Assay — Tree Shrew
Social Interaction (Dyadic)
Tupaia belangeri
Pair encounters produce hierarchical interactions used to set up the chronic-stress paradigm. Approach, agonism, and tail rattling are scored.
Quantitative Output
Measured Parameters
Every parameter is automatically tracked frame-by-frame in the ConductVision pipeline for Tupaia belangeri.
| Parameter | Unit | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Agonistic events | count/encounter | Threat, attack |
| Tail rattling | events/min | Stress signal |
| Submissive postures | count | Defeat behavior |
| Encounter outcome | win/lose | Dominance assignment |
References
Citations for Social Interaction (Dyadic)
- Fuchs E, et al. (2001). Behavioural and physiological consequences of social stress in the tree shrew. Stress, 4(1), 31-44.
Compatible Equipment
Hardware for Tree Shrew Research
Tree Shrew Home-Cage with Climbing
Enrichment and welfare
Dominance Encounter Chamber
Subordination paradigm
Visual Acuity Test Apparatus
Behavioral acuity
Object-Recognition Arena
Memory testing
Automated Activity / Sleep Monitor
Long-term phenotyping
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