Conservation Education: Are Zoo Animals Effective Ambassadors and Is There Any Cost to Their Welfare?

Authors: Sarah L Spooner, Mark J Farnworth, Samantha J Ward, Katherine M Whitehouse-Tedd

Publication/Journal: Journal of Zoological and Botanical Gardens

Keywords: animal-visitor interaction, google scholar, human-animal interaction, methodology, public engagement, zoo

2021

Ability of the Public to Recognize Dogs Considered to Be Dangerous under the Dangerous Dogs Act in the United Kingdom

Authors: Catherine A. Webster, Mark J. Farnworth

Publication/Journal: Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science

Keywords: breed-specific legislation, dangerous dogs, dog breeds, pit bull terrier

2019

Characteristics of ex-racing greyhounds in New Zealand and their impact on re-homing

Authors: J. B. Thomas, N. J. Adams, M. J. Farnworth

Publication/Journal: Animal Welfare

Keywords: age, animal welfare, dog, greyhound racing, re-homing, temperament test

2017

Purchasing popular purebreds: investigating the influence of breed-type on the pre-purchase motivations and behaviour of dog owners

Authors: R. M. A. Packer, D. Murphy, M. J. Farnworth

Publication/Journal: Animal Welfare

Keywords: animal welfare, brachycephalic, companion animal, inherited disorders, pedigree, pet ownership

2017

Attitudes towards catch-and-release recreational angling, angling practices and perceptions of pain and welfare in fish in New Zealand

Authors: R. Muir, A. J. Keown, N. J. Adams, M. J. Farnworth

Publication/Journal: Animal Welfare

Keywords: angling, animal welfare, fish, pain, public attitudes, regulations

2013

Body weight affects behavioural indication of thermal nociceptive threshold in adult domestic cats (Felis catus)

Authors: Mark J. Farnworth, Lorelle A. Barrett, Nigel J. Adams, Ngaio J. Beausoleil, Margreet Hekman, David G. Thomas, Natalie K. Waran, Kevin J. Stafford

Publication/Journal: Applied Animal Behaviour Science

Keywords: body condition, cat, co2 laser, nociception, pain assessment, thermal threshold

2013

Understanding Attitudes Toward the Control of Nonnative Wild and Feral Mammals: Similarities and Differences in the Opinions of the General Public, Animal Protectionists, and Conservationists in New Zealand (Aotearoa)

Authors: Mark J. Farnworth, Helen Watson, Nigel J. Adams

Publication/Journal: Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science

Keywords: attitudes, feral, invasive species, population control

2013

Bears ‘Count’ Too: Quantity Estimation and Comparison in Black Bears, Ursus americanus

Authors: J. Vonk, M.J. Beran

Publication/Journal: Animal Behaviour

Keywords: area, bear, number, quantity estimation, ratio, ursus americanus

2012

Effect of colour vision status on insect prey capture efficiency of captive and wild tamarins (Saguinus spp.)

Authors: A.C. Smith, A.K. Surridge, M.J. Prescott, D. Osorio, N.I. Mundy, H.M. Buchanan-Smith

Publication/Journal: Animal Behaviour

Keywords: dichromacy, polymorphic colour vision, primate, saguinus spp., sex differences, tamarin, trichromacy

2012

Positive Reinforcement Training in Squirrel Monkeys Using Clicker Training

Authors: T.E. Gillis, A.C. Janes, M.J. Kaufman

Publication/Journal: American Journal of Primatology

Keywords: clicker training, conditioned reinforcer, operant conditioning, positive reinforcement training, saimiri, squirrel monkey

2012