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  1. Acquire and make easily accessible to zoo and aquarium professionals the current body of knowledge on animal welfare and ethics.
  2. Conduct and facilitate welfare assessments and applied welfare research on captive exotic animals.
  3. Convene important discussions and presentations on captive exotic animal welfare and ethics.
  4. Train professionals on captive exotic animal welfare best practices and policies.
  5. Recognize advances in improving captive exotic animal welfare and ethics through awards.
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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


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