Performance of abnormal repetitive behavior (ARB) is noted in many captive wild species.
ARB can be categorized into 2 basic forms: those whose aim appears to be to compulsively …

Macaque species, specifically rhesus (Macaca mulatta), are the most common nonhuman
primates (NHPs) used in biomedical research due to their suitability as a model of high …

Stereotypic behavior is an important indicator of compromised welfare. Zoo elephants are
documented to perform stereotypic behavior, but the factors that contribute to performance …

In captive conditions (eg zoos), some Carnivora species typically show negligible
stereotypic behaviour (SB) and reproduce successfully, while others tend to reproduce …

Behaviour problems are common in companion felines, and problematic behaviour may be
a sign of chronic stress. In laboratory animals, early weaning increases the risk for …

Promoting welfare should be a goal of all facilities housing nonhuman primates. However,
determining whether that goal has been met can be challenging. One means of measuring …

Despite the importance of individual problem solvers for group-and individual-level fitness,
the correlates of individual problem-solving success are still an open topic of investigation …

Investigating depression-like conditions in animals is methodologically challenging, but
potentially important for welfare. Some riding horses display 'withdrawn'states of inactivity …

Across captive settings, nonhuman primates may develop an array of abnormal behaviors
including stereotypic and self‐injurious behavior. Abnormal behavior can indicate a state of …

Enrichment is a vital component of husbandry and housing practices for captive primates.
Primates in enriched environments are better equipped to cope with the challenges of …