Ackonc-AWA: A multi-species animal welfare assessment protocol for wild animals under human care to overcome the use of generic welfare checklists

Authors: Débora Silvia Racciatti, Alejandra Feld, Laura Analía Rial, Carlos Blanco, Oriol Tallo-Parra

Publication/Journal: Frontiers in Veterinary Science

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2022

Circadian Rhythm of Salivary Cortisol in Asian Elephants (Elephas maximus): A Factor to Consider During Welfare Assessment

Authors: Asunción Menargues, Vicente Urios, Ruben Limiñana, Montserrat Mauri

Publication/Journal: Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science

Keywords: asian elephant, circadian rhythm, cortisol, glucocorticoid, stress

2012

Evolution of wakefulness, sleep and hibernation: From reptiles to mammals

Authors: Ruben V. Rial, Mourad Akaârir, Antoni Gamundí, Cristina Nicolau, Celia Garau, Sara Aparicio, Silvia Tejada, Lluis Gené, Julián González, Luis M. De Vera

Publication/Journal: Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews

Keywords: basking behavior, basking behaviour, evolution of hibernation, evolution of nrem, evolution of rem, evolution of sleep, goal directed behavior, goal directed behaviour, risk assessment behavior, risk assessment behaviour, sleep phylogeny

2010