Applying Behavioral and Physiological Measures to Assess the Relative Impact of the Prolonged COVID-19 Pandemic Closure on Two Mammal Species at the Oregon Zoo: Cheetah (A. jubatus) and Giraffe (G. c. reticulata and G. c. tippelskirchii)

Authors: Laurel B Fink, Candace D Scarlata, Becca VanBeek, Todd E Bodner, Nadja C Wielebnowski

Publication/Journal: Animals

Keywords: animal behavior, visitor effect, wildlife endocrinology, zoo animal welfare

2021

Development of an evidence-based welfare approach for cheetahs (Acinonyx jubatus) under human care

Authors: B Fischer, M Flint, K Cole, KA George

Publication/Journal: Animal Welfare

Keywords: animal welfare, behaviour, cheetah, hair cortisol, human care, zoo

2021

Impact of mimicking natural dispersion on breeding success of captive North American Cheetahs (Acinonyx jubatus)

Authors: Sierra J. Gillman, Karen Ziegler-Meeks, Carol Eager, Thomas A. Tenhundfeld, Wendy Shaffstall, Mary Jo Stearns, Adrienne E. Crosier

Publication/Journal: Zoo Biology

Keywords: aza, breeding, carnivore, cheetah, ssp

2017

Intrinsic factors, adrenal gland morphology, and disease burden in captive cheetahs (Acinonyx jubatus) in South Africa

Authors: Nina Gillis-Germitsch, Pamela-Rose Vybiral, Daryl Codron, Marcus Clauss, Antoinette Kotze, Emily P. Mitchell

Publication/Journal: Zoo Biology

Keywords: adrenal gland, captive management, cheetah, disease, gastritis, stress

2017

Serum estradiol and progesterone profiles during estrus, pseudopregnancy, and active gestation in Steller sea lions

Authors: Renae Sattler, Lori Polasek

Publication/Journal: Zoo Biology

Keywords: e2, eumetopias jubatus, hormones, p4, pinniped, reproduction

2017

Comparison of 2 behavioral sampling methods to establish a time budget in a captive female cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus)

Authors: C. Munita, T. A. Tadich, C. Briceno

Publication/Journal: Journal of Veterinary Behavior-Clinical Applications and Research

Keywords: behavior, behavioral sciences, cheetah, continuous sampling, direct observation, enrichment, interval sampling, time-budget, veterinary sciences

2016

Multifaceted Approach to Personality Assessment in Cheetahs (Acinonyx jubatus)

Authors: C. B. Razal, C. B. Pisacane, L. J. Miller

Publication/Journal: Animal Behavior and Cognition

Keywords: acinonyx jubatus, animal welfare, cheetah, personality, reproductive success

2016

Relationship between behavioural diversity and faecal glucocorticoid metabolites: a case study with cheetahs (Acinonyx jubatus)

Authors: L. J. Miller, C. B. Pisacane, G. A. Vicino

Publication/Journal: Animal Welfare

Keywords: acinonyx jubatus, adrenal activity, animal welfare, behavioural diversity, cheetah, faecal glucocorticoid metabolites

2016

Ultrasonographic adrenal gland findings in healthy semi-captive cheetahs (Acinonyx jubatus)

Authors: Robert M. Kirberger, Adrian S. W. Tordiffe

Publication/Journal: Zoo Biology

Keywords: carnivore, cheetah, measurements, stress, wild

2016

An investigation into the prevalence of exploratory behavior in captive cheetahs (Acinonyx jubatus)

Authors: Thomas Quirke, Ruth O'Riordan

Publication/Journal: Zoo Biology

Keywords: captivity, cheetah, exploratory behavior

2015