Stereotype is an indication of welfare problem among captive animals.
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We assessed stereotypies among captive Asian elephants under three systems in India.
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Temple and Private elephants showed higher prevalence than those in Forest Department.
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Prevalence decreased with age and increase in juvenile class access to conspecific.
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Stereotypic intensity decreased with age but increased with resting and daily rituals.
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