Behavioral monitoring in zoos and aquariums: a tool for guiding husbandry and directing research

Abstract 10.1002/zoo.20207.abs Behavioral monitoring is the scientific collection of animal behavior data to understand normal patterns of behavior and changes in these patterns. This tool is underutilized in the zoo industry although it can be an effective indicator of many potential problems that compromise zoo animal well-being. We suggest that a behavioral monitoring program should […]