Directions in animal enclosure use studies

Authors: James Edward Brereton

Publication/Journal: Journal of Zoo and Aquarium Research

Keywords: Electivity Index, enclosure use, evidence-based zoo animal management, exhibit design, Spread of participation index

2020

A novel approach to studying enclosure and support usage in siamangs: using a 3D computer model

Authors: Colleen Goh, Mary L Blanchard, Karl T Bates, Phillip L Manning, Robin H Crompton

Publication/Journal: Journal of Zoo and Aquarium Research

Keywords: 3d model, behaviour, captive primates, enclosure usage, locomotion, support usage

2017

The effects of social interaction and environmental enrichment on the space use, behaviour and stress of owned housecats facing a novel environment

Authors: L. K. Rehnberg, K. A. Robert, S. J. Watson, R. A. Peters

Publication/Journal: Applied Animal Behaviour Science

Keywords: adaptation, adrenocortical, agriculture, animal welfare, behavioral sciences, behavioural stress, boarding catteries, cat welfare, dairy & animal science, dogs, domestic cats, environmental enrichment, faecal glucocorticoids, felis-sylvestris-catus, function, pairs, sciences, scoring, shelter, socialization, veterinary

2015

Space Use as an Indicator of Enclosure Appropriateness in African Wild Dogs (Lycaon pictus)

Authors: Sally C. Hunter, Markus Gusset, Lance J. Miller, Michael J. Somers

Publication/Journal: Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science

Keywords: african wild dog, enclosure design, space use

2014

Space use as an indicator of enclosure appropriateness: A novel measure of captive animal welfare

Authors: Stephen R. Ross, Steven J. Schapiro, Jann Hau, Kristen E. Lukas

Publication/Journal: Applied Animal Behaviour Science

Keywords: environmental preference, naturalism, primates, space use, wellbeing

2009