Recent Studies in Reptile and Amphibian Welfare: Some Relevant Publications for the Zoo Herpetologist

Authors: Robert W. Mendyk

Publication/Journal: Herpetological Review

Keywords: amphibian, reptile, welfare, zoo

2022

Life expectancy and longevity of varanid lizards (Reptilia:Squamata:Varanidae) in North American zoos

Authors: Robert W. Mendyk

Publication/Journal: Zoo Biology

Keywords: herpetological husbandry, life expectancy, longevity, mortality, varanus, welfare

2015

A Retrospective Study of Mortality in Varanid Lizards (Reptilia:Squamata:Varanidae) at the Bronx Zoo: Implications for Husbandry and Reproductive Management in Zoos

Authors: Robert W. Mendyk, Alisa L. Newton, Megan Baumer

Publication/Journal: Zoo Biology

Keywords: captive management, health, mortality, reproduction, varanus

2013

Speed–cohesion trade-offs in collective decision making in ants and the concept of precision in animal behaviour

Authors: N. R. Franks, T. O. Richardson, N. Stroeymeyt, R. W. Kirby, W. M. D. Amos, P. M. Hogan, J. A. R. Marshall, T. Schlegel

Publication/Journal: Animal Behaviour

Keywords: ant, cohesion, precision, speed versus accuracy, temnothorax albipennis, trade-off

2013

Ecological and social factors affect the occurrence and outcomes of intergroup encounters in chimpanzees

Authors: M. L. Wilson, S. M. Kahlenberg, M. Wells, R. W. Wrangham

Publication/Journal: Animal Behaviour

Keywords: chimpanzee, female defence, female defense, intergroup aggression, pan troglodytes, resource defence, resource defense

2012

Evidence for pain in decapod crustaceans

Authors: R. W. Elwood

Publication/Journal: Animal Welfare

Keywords: animal welfare, avoidance learning, decapod, motivational trade-off, nociception, protective motor reaction

2012

Freshwater Pearl Mussels Show Plasticity of Responses to Different Predation Risks But Also Show Consistent Individual Differences in Responsiveness

Authors: C. D. Wilson, G. Arnott, R. W. Elwood

Publication/Journal: Behavioural Processes

Keywords: behavioral syndrome, behavioral trade-off, behavioural syndrome, behavioural trade-off, margaritifera margaritifera, novel stimulus, predation, startle duration

2012

Reproduction of varanid lizards (Reptilia: Squamata: Varanidae) at the Bronx Zoo

Authors: R. W. Mendyk

Publication/Journal: Zoo Biology

Keywords: captive breeding, female reproductive cycles, monitor lizards, multiclutching, relative clutch mass, varanus, zoo biology

2012

Why Animals Matter. Animal Consciousness, Animal Welfare, and Human Well-being

Authors: R. W. Elwood

Publication/Journal: Animal Behaviour

Keywords: animal welfare, consciousness

2012

Consumer preferences for farm animal welfare: results from a telephone survey of US households

Authors: R. W. Prickett, F. Bailey Norwood, J. L. Lusk

Publication/Journal: Animal Welfare

Keywords: *food preferences, animal welfare, consumer attitudes, consumer preferences, factory farming, farm-animal

2010