Understanding Temporal Social Dynamics in Zoo Animal Management: An Elephant Case Study
Zoo animal management procedures which lead to changes to social groups can cause disruption in social hierarchies and the temporary breakdown of social relationships. Animals have different roles in social networks. Understanding individual positions in social networks is important for effective management and ensuring positive welfare for all animals. Using elephants as a case study, […]
Effects of trait anxiety on performance of socially housed monkeys in a learning test
Studies of individual cognitive capacities of socially housed monkeys may profit from a better understanding of the factors that influence individual performance in test procedures. Trait anxiety of subjects may be an essential factor affecting their performance in cognitive tests. Yet, in contrast to humans and rodents where this relation has been found, there is […]
An investigation into resting behavior in Asian elephants in UK zoos
Maintaining adequate welfare in captive elephants is challenging. Few studies have investigated overnight rest behavior in zoo elephants, yet time spent resting has been identified as a welfare indicator in some species. We investigated resting behavior in Asian elephants (Elephas maximus) in UK zoos, with the aim of identifying patterns or preferences in lying rest. […]