Simple Summary The zoological community continually looks for new ways to improve the
management of the animals under their professional care. This includes finding …

Husbandry training and environmental enrichment are both important advancements
associated with current behavioural welfare practices. Additionally, the use of training …

Simple Summary Zoos and aquariums have recognized the paramount importance of
animal welfare. Achieving and maintaining the highest possible standards of animal welfare …

Macropods, particularly kangaroos and wallabies, are common species included in walk-
through habitats that put them in close proximity to zoo visitors. However, there has been …

Stereotypies in captive animals have been defined as repetitive, largely invariant patterns of
behavior that serve no obvious goal or function. Stereotypies are commonly attributed to …

Animal-based measures reflecting the welfare state of individuals are critical for ensuring the
well-being of animals under human care. Anticipatory behavior is one potential animal …

Enclosure use assessments have gained popularity as one of the tools for animal welfare
assessments and Post Occupancy Evaluations. There are now a plethora of studies and …

Simple Summary Behavioral diversity is sometimes used by animal scientists to better
understand and compare how animals behave. The methods used in behavioral diversity …

Simple Summary Reptile welfare in captivity is vastly understudied given the diverse taxa
and the large number of individuals held in zoos and aquariums. The varied natural …

Simple Summary Callimico are a small primate species of conservation concern. While
commonly found in zoos there is little published research relating to their captive behaviours …