The Impacts of Evening Events in Zoos: A Christmas Event at Knowsley Safari

Authors: Ellen Williams, Tom Fulwell, Naomi Davies Walsh, Jessica J Harley, Bridget Johnson

Publication/Journal: Journal of Zoological and Botanical Gardens

Keywords: animal behaviour, Christmas lights, evidence-based management, ungulates, zoo animal welfare

2023

The effects of Zoo Lights on animal welfare: A case study of great Indian hornbills at Denver Zoo

Authors: Taylor S Readyhough, Sharon Joseph, Katie Vyas, Amy L Schreier

Publication/Journal: Zoo Biology

Keywords: after hours events, animal welfare, hornbills, zoo lights

2022

The Effect of Altering Routine Husbandry Factors on Sleep Duration and Memory Consolidation in the Horse

Authors: Greening Linda, Downing Josh, Amiouny Daniela, Lekang Line, McBride Sebastian

Publication/Journal: Applied Animal Behaviour Science

Keywords: bedding, behaviour, equine, light, nocturnal, sleep

2021

Provision of ultraviolet basking lights to indoor housed tropical birds and their effect on suspected vitamin D3 deficiency

Authors: Gabby Jeanne-Clare Drake, Robyn L Shea, Andrea Fidgett, Javier Lopez, Robert M Christley

Publication/Journal: Journal of Zoo and Aquarium Research

Keywords: avian, mbd, osteodystrophy, tropical birds, ultraviolet light, uvb, vitamin d

2017

Rearing environment and laying location affect pre-laying behaviour in enriched cages

Authors: Michelle E. Hunniford, Tina M. Widowski

Publication/Journal: Applied Animal Behaviour Science

Keywords: laying hen, nest site selection, nesting behaviour, rearing environment

2016

Light colour and intensity alters reproductive/seasonal responses in Japanese quail

Authors: Suneeta Yadav, Chandra Mohini Chaturvedi

Publication/Journal: Physiology & Behavior

Keywords: cloacal gland, gonad, led, light colours, light intensity

2015

Evidence of competition for nest sites by laying hens in large furnished cages

Authors: Michelle E. Hunniford, Stephanie Torrey, Gregoy Bédécarrats, Ian J. H. Duncan, Tina M. Widowski

Publication/Journal: Applied Animal Behaviour Science

Keywords: cage size, furnished cages, laying hens, nest space allowance, nesting behaviour

2014

Short-term physiological and behavioural effects of high- versus low-frequency fluorescent light on captive birds

Authors: J. E. Evans, E. L. Smith, A. T. D. Bennett, I. C. Cuthill, K. L. Buchanan

Publication/Journal: Animal Behaviour

Keywords: captivebird, corticosterone, flicker frequency, fluorescent lighting, light environment, sturnus vulgaris, welfare

2012

The circadian body temperature rhythm of Djungarian Hamsters (Phodopus sungorus) revealing different circadian phenotypes

Authors: Konrad Schöttner, Jim Waterhouse, Dietmar Weinert

Publication/Journal: Physiology & Behavior

Keywords: arrhythmic activity patterns, body temperature, circadian rhythm, djungarian hamster, motor activity, unmasking

2011

Effect of Spectral Composition of Artificial Light on the Attraction of Moths

Authors: F. van Langevelde, J.A. Ettema, M. Donners, M.F. WallisDeVries, D. Groenendijk

Publication/Journal: Biological Conservation

Keywords: body-size dependent effect, cascading effects, ecology of the night, lepidoptera, light pollution

2011