Observational approaches to chimpanzee behavior in an African sanctuary: Implications for research, welfare, and capacity-building

Authors: Alexandra G. Rosati, Kris H. Sabbi, Margaret A. H. Bryer, Paige Barnes, Joshua Rukundo, Titus Mukungu, Phillip Sekulya, Innocent Ampeire, Hillary Aligumisiriza, Stanley Kyama, Joseph Masereka, Winnie Nabukeera, Amos Okello, Boris Waiga, Seezi Atwijuze, Natalia Camargo Peña, Averill Cantwell, Elisa Felsche, Kelly Flores-Mendoza, Safa Mohamed, Isabelle Monroe, Megan Mulhinch, Kathleen O'Gorman, Julia Salamango, Rayna Shamah, Emily Otali, Richard W. Wrangham, Zarin P. Machanda

Publication/Journal: American Journal of Primatology

Keywords: behavior, capacity building, observations, sanctuaries, welfare

2023

Behavioural Impact of Captive Management Changes in Three Species of Testudinidae

Authors: Jessica T. Turner, Alexandra L. Whittaker, David McLelland

Publication/Journal: Journal of Zoological and Botanical Gardens

Keywords: behaviour, diversity index, enrichment, ethogram, reptile, tortoise, welfare

2022

Welfare Assessment Tools in Zoos: From Theory to Practice

Authors: Narelle Jones, Sally L. Sherwen, Rachel Robbins, David J. McLelland, Alexandra L. Whittaker

Publication/Journal: Veterinary Sciences

Keywords: animal-based, Five Domains, resource-based, scoring, validity, zoo animal welfare

2022

Identification of Animal-Based Welfare Indicators in Captive Reptiles: A Delphi Consultation Survey

Authors: Alexandra L Whittaker, Brianna Golder-Dewar, Jordyn L Triggs, Sally L Sherwen, David J McLelland

Publication/Journal: Animals

Keywords: animal-based assessment, Delphi, reptile, welfare

2021

A Review of Welfare Assessment Methods in Reptiles, and Preliminary Application of the Welfare Quality registered trademark Protocol to the Pygmy Blue-Tongue Skink, Tiliqua adelaidensis, Using Animal-Based Measures

Authors: Amelia L. Benn, David J. McLelland, Alexandra L. Whittaker

Publication/Journal: Animals

Keywords: assessment tool, play, pygmy skink, reptiles, welfare

2019

Maternal effects on offspring stress physiology in wild chimpanzees

Authors: Carson M. Murray, Margaret A. Stanton, Kaitlin R. Wellens, Rachel M. Santymire, Matthew R. Heintz, Elizabeth V. Lonsdorf

Publication/Journal: American Journal of Primatology

Keywords: chimpanzees, gestational programming, maternal effects, offspring stress

2018

Hormonal correlates of development and natal dispersal in wild female owl monkeys (Aotus azarae) of Argentina

Authors: Margaret Corley, Claudia Valeggia, Eduardo Fernandez-Duque

Publication/Journal: Hormones and Behavior

Keywords: dispersal, ovulatory cycling, owl monkey, reproductive suppression, sexual maturity, social monogamy

2017

How tall should a mink cage be? Using animals’ preferences for different ceiling heights to improve cage design

Authors: María Díez-León, Margaret Quinton, Georgia Mason

Publication/Journal: Applied Animal Behaviour Science

Keywords: animal behaviour, animal welfare, cage size, internal cage height, preference, welfare regulations

2017

Welfare Impacts of Spay/Neuter-Focused Outreach on Companion Animals in New York City Public Housing

Authors: Emily D. Dolan, Emily Weiss, Margaret R. Slater

Publication/Journal: Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science

Keywords: animal shelter, cats, dogs, outreach, spay/neuter

2017

The effects of metabolic cage housing and sex on cognitive bias expression in rats

Authors: T. H. Barker, G. S. Howarth, A. L. Whittaker

Publication/Journal: Applied Animal Behaviour Science

Keywords: *cognitive bias, judgement bias paradigm, metabolic cage, sex differences

2016

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