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  1. Acquire and make easily accessible to zoo and aquarium professionals the current body of knowledge on animal welfare and ethics.
  2. Conduct and facilitate welfare assessments and applied welfare research on captive exotic animals.
  3. Convene important discussions and presentations on captive exotic animal welfare and ethics.
  4. Train professionals on captive exotic animal welfare best practices and policies.
  5. Recognize advances in improving captive exotic animal welfare and ethics through awards.
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How much UV-B does my reptile need? The UV-Tool, a guide to the selection of UV lighting for reptiles and amphibians in captivity

Authors: Frances Baines, Joe Chattell, James Dale, Dan Garrick, Iri Gill, Matt Goetz, Tim Skelton, Matt Swatman

Publication/Journal: Journal of Zoo and Aquarium Research

Keywords: amphibians, captivity, reptiles, UV lighting

2016

Perspectives – Minimizing Observer Bias in Behavioral Studies: A Review and Recommendations

Authors: G.M. Burghardt, J.N. Bartmess-LeVasseur, S.A. Browning, K.E. Morrison, C.L. Stec, C.E. Zachau, T.M. Freeberg

Publication/Journal: Ethology

Keywords: behavioral studies, behavioural studies, observer bias, perspectives

2012

Friends with benefits: On the positive consequences of pet ownership

Authors: A.R. McConnell, C.M. Brown, T.M. Shoda., L.E. Stayton, C.E. Martin

Publication/Journal: Journal of Personality and Social Psychology

Keywords: pets, relationships, social support, the self, well-being

2011

Quantifying Home Range Habitat Requirements for Bobcats (Lynx rufus) in Vermont, USA

Authors: T.M. Donovan, M. Freeman, H. Abouelezz, K. Royar, A. Howard, R. Mickey

Publication/Journal: Biological Conservation

Keywords: aic, bobcat, habitat use, kernel home range, lynxrufus, utilization distribution

2011

Neonate rats demonstrate high levels of retention for odour preference when a substantially reduced training trial of two minutes is used

Authors: R.P Ogeil, T.M Edwards

Publication/Journal: Animal Welfare

Keywords: animal welfare, memory, neonates, odour preference, olfactory discrimination, rats

2009

Feather pecking in poultry- the application of science in a search for practical solutions

Authors: Jones, R.B.; Blokhuis, H.J.; de Jong, I.C.; Keeling, L.J.; McAdie, T.M.; Preisinger, R.

Publication/Journal: Animal Welfare

Keywords: animal welfare, behavioural traits, domestic fowl, environmental enrichment, feather pecking, poultry

2004

Female meadow voles (Microtus pennsylvanicus) demonstrate same-sex partner preferences

Authors: K.J. Parker, T.M. Lee

Publication/Journal: Journal of Comparative Psychology

Keywords: *choice behavior, agonistic behavior, animal behaviour, animals, arvicolinae/psychology, choice behaviour, female, male, maternal behavior, maternal behaviour, nesting behavior, nesting behaviour, pair bond, sexual behavior, sexual behaviour, social behav

2003

The Push-Door for Measuring Motivation in Hens: An Adaptation and a Critical Discussion of the Method

Authors: I.A.S. Olsson, L.J. Keeling, T.M. McAdie

Publication/Journal: Animal Welfare

Keywords: animal welfare, behavior, behaviour, demand, motivation, operant, poultry

2002

Social and Environmental Factors Influence the Suppression of Pup-Directed Aggression and Development of Paternal Behavior in Captive Meadow Voles (Microtus pennsylvanicus)

Authors: K.J. Parker, T.M. Lee

Publication/Journal: Journal of Comparative Psychology

Keywords: aggression/psychology, animals, arvicolinae/psychology, female, male, paternal behavior, paternal behaviour, photoperiod, pregnancy, social environment

2001

Assessment of Motivation in the Lizard, Chalcides Ocellatus

Authors: T.M. Skelton, N.K. Waran, R.J. Young

Publication/Journal: Animal Welfare

Keywords: animal welfare, eyed skink, lizard, motivation, substrate deprivation

1996

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