Zoos and aquariums are culturally and historically important places where families enjoy
their leisure time and scientists study exotic animals. Many contain buildings of great …

Many large mammalian terrestrial carnivores do not hunt every day in their natural habitats,
because given the right prey, they can gorge-feed more than their daily energy and nutrient …

Simple Summary Modern zoos aim to provide the best facilities possible for their animals,
staff and visitors. Here, we present findings from a study focusing on the behaviour and …

Abstract Background Musculoskeletal diseases (MSDs) are an increasing issue as the
lifespan of captive animals increases. Extracts of green‐lipped mussels have been linked to …

This chapter will cover terrestrial mammals in the order Carnivora, including the families
Felidae (cats), Canidae (dogs), Ursidae (bears), Procyonidae (raccoons), Mustelidae …

The behavior of zoo carnivores has received intense attention due to their propensity for
locomotor stereotypies. We observed two adult male tiger (Panthera tigris) siblings kept …

In order to be successful and have high standards of animal welfare, modern zoos strive to
regularly modify, improve, and build animal enclosures and visitor areas. However, these …

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Cheetahs (Acinonyx jubatus) in human care are prone to a number of health issues not
commonly observed in their free-ranging counterparts. Gastrointestinal disease, including …

Atualmente, são ainda diversas as causas que ameaçam a manutenção da biodiversidade,
obrigando, não raras vezes, e com o objetivo da sua conservação, à necessidade de …