Impact of a new exhibit on stereotypic behavior in an elderly captive African elephant

Stereotypic behavior in zoo elephants is considered an indicator of impaired welfare. The underlying causes are diverse and many aspects are still unexplored. Nevertheless, many zoological institutions take huge efforts to improve the well-being of their elephants. The construction of a new exhibit provides a chance to gain further evidence on the impact of such […]

Assessing Nonhuman Animal Welfare in a New Exhibit: Environmental Effects on Physical and Behavioral Well Being

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