Stress, well-being and reproductive success
To reverse the trend of declining wildlife populations globally, individuals must be provided
with conditions that allow them to not just survive, but to thrive. It is no longer only the remit of …
with conditions that allow them to not just survive, but to thrive. It is no longer only the remit of …
Advances in applied zoo animal welfare science
Nonhuman animal welfare science is the scientific study of the welfare state of animals that
attempts to make inferences about how animals feel from their behavior, endocrine function …
attempts to make inferences about how animals feel from their behavior, endocrine function …
What's new from the zoo? An analysis of ten years of zoo-themed research output
The modern zoo's roles command empirical enquiry to determine the effectiveness of zoos
locally and globally. Ten years ago, published work identified the need for empirical …
locally and globally. Ten years ago, published work identified the need for empirical …
Risk factors for stereotypic behaviour in captive ungulates
Behavioural needs are highly motivated actions critical to a species survival and
reproduction. Prolonged restriction of these behaviours can lead to stereotypic behaviours …
reproduction. Prolonged restriction of these behaviours can lead to stereotypic behaviours …
A global survey of current zoo housing and husbandry practices for fossa: a preliminary review
The fossa is a specialized Malagasy carnivore housed in ex situ facilities since the late 19th
century. Moderate breeding success has occurred since the 1970s, and welfare issues …
century. Moderate breeding success has occurred since the 1970s, and welfare issues …
A Comparative Multi-Zoo Survey Investigating the Housing and Husbandry of Callimico goeldii
A Bartlett, JE Brereton, MS Freeman - Journal of Zoological and Botanical …, 2024 - mdpi.com
Callimico (Callimico goeldii) are members of the callitrichid family, and a species of
conservation concern managed within the European Association of Zoos and Aquaria …
conservation concern managed within the European Association of Zoos and Aquaria …
[HTML][HTML] Single-and multi-species groups: A descriptive study of cattle and broiler behaviour on pasture
L Schanz, S Hintze, S Hübner, K Barth… - Applied Animal Behaviour …, 2022 - Elsevier
Farming with more than one livestock species has been discussed as being more
sustainable compared to specialised production systems. Some potentially positive effects of …
sustainable compared to specialised production systems. Some potentially positive effects of …
A preliminary global investigation into potential impacts on successful captive breeding for two species of Rhyticeros hornbill
K Groot, JE Brereton, CE King, P Rose - Zoo Biology, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Asian hornbills have limited ex situ breeding success, yet these species are some of the
most threatened of birds, in need of managed breeding programs. To optimize breeding and …
most threatened of birds, in need of managed breeding programs. To optimize breeding and …
Maximum longevity and juvenile mortality in zoo‐housed mangabeys
M de Visser, E Prins, M Bosse, R Crooijmans… - Zoo …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Little is known about the biology of grey‐cheeked and black crested mangabeys
(Lophocebus albigena and Lophocebus aterrimus, respectively). As these primates face …
(Lophocebus albigena and Lophocebus aterrimus, respectively). As these primates face …
Specialised for the swamp, catered for in captivity? A cross-institutional evaluation of captive husbandry for two species of lechwe
Simple Summary Lechwe are social antelope adapted to wetland environments that can
perform a ritualised courtship display. Although commonly housed in zoos, there is little …
perform a ritualised courtship display. Although commonly housed in zoos, there is little …