By Bits and Pieces: The Contributions of Zoos and Aquariums to Science and Society via Biomaterials
Publication/Journal: Journal of Zoological and Botanical Gardens
Keywords: education, genetics, health, microbiome, physiology, research, students
2023
Does the Absence of Zoo Visitors during the COVID-19 Pandemic Impact Gorilla Behavior?
Publication/Journal: Journal of Zoological and Botanical Gardens
Keywords: behavior, COVID-19, gorilla, pandemic, research, visitors, zoo
2022
A Critical review of animal-based welfare indicators for polar bears (Ursus maritimus) in zoos: Identification and evidence of validity
Publication/Journal: Animal Welfare
Keywords: animal welfare, behaviour, polar bear, welfare assessment, welfare indicators, zoo welfare
2021
Challenges and solutions: An analysis of community-reported needs of AZA collaboratively managed animal populations
Publication/Journal: Zoo Biology
Keywords: population health, population management, SSP program, sustainability
2019
Personality in captive killer whales (Orcinus orca): A rating approach based on the five-factor model
Publication/Journal: Journal of Comparative Psychology
Keywords: animal captivity, animal ethology, animal personality, five factor personality model, test construction, whales
2019
Uncovering challenges to sustainability of AZA Animal Programs by evaluating the outcomes of breeding and transfer recommendations with PMCTrack
Publication/Journal: Zoo Biology
Keywords: breeding and transfer plans, cooperative breeding program, recommendations, species survival plans
2019
A comparison of personality in the common and Bolivian squirrel monkey (Saimiri sciureus and Saimiri boliviensis)
Publication/Journal: Journal of Comparative Psychology
Keywords: agreeableness, animal ethology, animal personality, assertiveness, likert scales, monkeys, neuroticism, openness to experience, phylogenesis, primates (nonhuman)
2018
“I am going to groom you”: Multiple forms of play fighting in gray mouse lemurs (Microcebus murinus)
Publication/Journal: Journal of Comparative Psychology
Keywords: animal aggressive behavior, animal grooming behavior, animal play, animal sexual behavior, lemurs
2018
Race and ethnicity are not primary determinants in utilizing veterinary services in underserved communities in the United States
Publication/Journal: Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science
Keywords: companion animals, race and ethnicity, spay/neuter
2018
Cognitive bias and paw preference in the domestic dog (Canis familiaris)
Publication/Journal: Journal of Comparative Psychology
Keywords: *animal cognition, *choice behavior, *cognitive bias, *lateral dominance, *preferences, animal sex differences, dogs, motor processes
2017