Sleep-related behaviors in zoo-housed giraffes (Giraffa camelopardalis reticulata): Basic characteristics and effects of season and parturition

Authors: N. Takagi, M. Saito, H. Ito, M. Tanaka, Y. Yamanashi

Publication/Journal: Zoo Biology

Keywords: behavior, giraffe, paradoxical sleep, parturition, season, sleep

2019

Contrasting results from molecular and pedigree-based population diversity measures in captive zebra highlight challenges facing genetic management of zoo populations

Authors: Hideyuki Ito, Rob Ogden, Tanya Langenhorst, Miho Inoue-Murayama

Publication/Journal: Zoo Biology

Keywords: captive breeding, genetic diversity, molecular genetic analysis, pedigree analysis

2017

Food preparation behaviour of babirusa (Babyrousa celebensis)

Authors: Masaaki Ito, Alastair Macdonald, Kristin Leus, Dewa Gede Agung Atmaja, Wayan Balik

Publication/Journal: Journal of Zoo and Aquarium Research

Keywords: babirusa, food preparation behaviour, food washing behaviour

2017