[HTML][HTML] Bird welfare in zoos and aquariums: general insights across industries
Animal welfare is a priority across accredited zoological institutions; however, historically,
research has been prioritized for mammals. Bird-focused studies accounted for less than …
research has been prioritized for mammals. Bird-focused studies accounted for less than …
Should zoo foods be chopped: macaws for consideration
C James, A Nicholls, M Freeman, K Hunt… - Journal of Zoo and …, 2021 - jzar.org
Globally, many zoological collections provide their animals with diets that are chopped into
small chunks, yet there is limited empirical research to measure the benefits of this practice …
small chunks, yet there is limited empirical research to measure the benefits of this practice …
[HTML][HTML] Investigating the effect of enrichment on the behavior of zoo-housed southern ground hornbills
JE Brereton, MNG Myhill, JA Shora - Journal of Zoological and Botanical …, 2021 - mdpi.com
Enrichment is essential for the welfare of many zoo-housed animals, yet the value of
enrichment is not well understood for all taxa. As an intelligent, long-lived species, the …
enrichment is not well understood for all taxa. As an intelligent, long-lived species, the …
Enhancing welfare in a mixed exhibit: The impact of dispersed whole food on activity levels and feeding behaviours of Mexican military macaws and red-billed …
B Quintanilla, A Diana, M Salas - Journal of Zoo and Aquarium Research, 2023 - jzar.org
Presenting chopped food in a bowl is a traditional feeding technique in zoos worldwide.
However, it may not provide sufficient stimulation for many species to satisfy their …
However, it may not provide sufficient stimulation for many species to satisfy their …
[HTML][HTML] Should zoo food be chopped for captive Turacos?
B Griffin, JE Brereton - Birds, 2021 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary It is common practice for zookeepers to provide animals in their care with
food that is chopped into small pieces. Some keepers suggest that chopped food reduces …
food that is chopped into small pieces. Some keepers suggest that chopped food reduces …
[HTML][HTML] The Impact of Food Enrichment on the Behavior of Cownose Ray (Rhinoptera bonasus) Kept under Human Care
IB Barros, CS de Azevedo, CF Cipreste… - Journal of Zoological …, 2024 - mdpi.com
The cownose ray (Rhinoptera bonasus) faces vulnerability primarily due to unregulated
fishing, resource overexploitation, and habitat degradation. Consequently, individuals …
fishing, resource overexploitation, and habitat degradation. Consequently, individuals …
[PDF][PDF] Should Zoo Foods be Chopped or Should We 'Lemur'them Whole
JE Brereton - Medp Nutr Food Sci, 2022 - medpresspublications.com
It remains common practice to chop the food of zoo-housed animals, even when the animals
themselves are capable of processing larger food items. Zoo husbandry practices should be …
themselves are capable of processing larger food items. Zoo husbandry practices should be …
[HTML][HTML] A Gecko-eye View of Naturalistic Enclosures
V Davies, A Heaman, J Brereton - Insights in Biology and …, 2023 - biologymedjournal.com
Naturalistic enclosures have become a popular exhibition technique for zoos, and reptiles
and amphibians are regularly housed in these exhibits. While a considerable sum of …
and amphibians are regularly housed in these exhibits. While a considerable sum of …
Implementation of Complex Life Support System for Reef Fish Communities in Cylindrical Oceanariums
NR Prasetiawan, A Setiawan… - JST (Jurnal Sains …, 2023 - ejournal.undiksha.ac.id
Oseanarium merupakan fasilitas eduwisata dengan potensi sebagai media konservasi
eksitu. Oseanarium memerlukan berbagai teknologi untuk menjaga kualitas air dan …
eksitu. Oseanarium memerlukan berbagai teknologi untuk menjaga kualitas air dan …
Ready, steady, chop! Investigating the impact of chop size on zoo food nutritional quality
JE Brereton, C Weaver… - Journal of Zoo …, 2024 - journals.esciencepress.net
It is common for animal keepers to chop food up for their animals into small pieces, yet there
is limited information as to why this practice is done. Anecdotally, many collections also …
is limited information as to why this practice is done. Anecdotally, many collections also …