Impact of Zoo Visitors on the Fecal Cortisol Levels and Behavior of an Endangered Species: Indian Blackbuck (Antelope cervicapra L.)

Authors: Thangavel Rajagopal, Govindaraju Archunan, Mahadevan Sekar

Publication/Journal: Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science

Keywords: endangered species, fecal cortisol, zoo visitor effect

2011

Assessment of Dominance Hierarchy Through Urine Scent Marking and its Chemical Constituents in Male Blackbuck Antelope cervicapra, A Critically Endangered Species

Authors: T. Rajagopal, G. Archunan, P. Geraldine, C. Balasundaram

Publication/Journal: Behavioural Processes

Keywords: chemical profiles, dominance hierarchy, indian blackbuck, subordinate male, urinary scent marking

2010

Influence of Zoo Visitor Presence on the Behavior of Captive Indian Gaur (Bos gaurus gaurus) in a Zoological Park

Authors: Mahadevan Sekar, Thangavel Rajagopal, Govindaraju Archunan

Publication/Journal: Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science

Keywords: animal welfare, behavior, behaviour, bison, bos gaurus gaurus, stress, visitors, zoo

2008