Simple Summary Habitat complexity is important for the maintenance of high levels of
welfare for captive animals, especially at zoos. Generally, individuals who experience …

Oxytocin modulates mammalian social behavior; however, behavioral responses to
intranasal oxytocin can vary across species and contexts. The complexity of social …

The modern zoo relies on the persistence of genetically and physiologically healthy
populations of endangered species, which is enabled through breeding programmes …

In Thailand, tigers are more numerous in captivity than they are in the wild, with 51 facilities
housing approximately 1962 tigers. As charismatic fauna, tigers are popular with tourists …

While zoo carnivore life expectancy has increased, the question remains how these longer
lives are spent. Because feeding management may particularly influence carnivore …

Felids are commonly housed in zoological collections worldwide. While aspects of their
behaviour are well studied, there remain questions on best practice husbandry including …

Oxytocin modulates mammalian social behavior; however, behavioral responses to
intranasal oxytocin can vary across species and contexts. The complexity of social …