An examination of salivary cortisol concentrations and behaviour in three African elephants Loxodonta africana at Zoo Atlanta

Authors: Angela Kelling, Rebecca Snyder, Christoper Ward, Mollie Bloomsmith, Mark Laudenslager, Terry Maple

Publication/Journal: Journal of Zoo and Aquarium Research

Keywords: captive elephant, non-invasive, stereotypic behaviour, welfare

2024

Stereotypic Behaviour in Elephants

Authors: Paul A Rees

Publication/Journal: Animal Behaviour and Welfare Cases

Keywords: elephant, stereotypic behaviour, zoo

2024

Zoo Visitors’ Most-Liked Aspects of Elephant Encounters and Related Perceptions of Animals’ Emotions and Welfare States: A Pragmatic Approach

Authors: Angela M. Lacinak

Publication/Journal: Animals

Keywords: animal emotions, animal experiences, animal training, animal welfare, animal–caregiver interactions, elephants, pragmatism, visitors, zoos

2024

Age and Social History Impact Social Interactions between Bull Asian Elephants (Elephas maximus) at Denver Zoo

Authors: Taylor S Readyhough, Maura Davis, Sharon Joseph, Anneke Moresco, Amy L Schreier

Publication/Journal: Journal of Zoological and Botanical Gardens

Keywords: animal welfare, elephant management, group compatibility, pachyderms, social behavior

2023

Differences in Mother-Infant Bond and Social Behavior of African Elephant Calves Living In Situ and Ex Situ

Authors: Franziska Hoerner, Jake Rendle-Worthington, Arne Lawrenz, Ann-Kathrin Oerke, Karsten Damerau, Santiago Borragán Santos, Therese Hard, Gela Preisfeld

Publication/Journal: Animals

Keywords: development, distance keeping, human care, loxodonta africana, wild elephants, zoo elephants

2023

The effect of COVID-19 lockdown restrictions on self-directed behaviour, activity budgets, movement patterns, and spatial use in semi-captive African elephants (Loxodonta africana)

Authors: Primrose Manning, Elisabeth Dawson, Christina Tholander, Maud Bonato

Publication/Journal: Applied Animal Behaviour Science

Keywords: Animal tourism venues, Anthropause, Captive animal welfare, COVID-19, displacement activity, human-animal interactions

2023

Elephant tourism: An analysis and recommendations for public health, safety, and animal welfare

Authors: R Grant, C Warwick, Catrina Steedman, A Pilney

Publication/Journal: International Journal of One Health

Keywords:

2023

Environmental Enrichment and Its Effect on the Welfare of Two Asian Elephants in African Safari Wildlife Conservation Park (Puebla, Mexico)

Authors: Martha Trinidad Pérez Ramírez, Nora Garcez Mercado, María Rebeca Rojas Ronquillo, Marco Antonio Alarcón Zapata, Melina Maribel Ojeda Chi, Carlos David Pérez Brígido, Abigail Tabarez Rojas

Publication/Journal: Open Journal of Animal Sciences

Keywords: animal welfare, asian elephant, behavior, environmental enrichment

2023

Environmental Enrichment and Its Effect on the Welfare of Two Asian Elephants in African Safari Wildlife Conservation Park (Puebla, Mexico)

Authors: Martha Trinidad Pérez Ramírez, Nora Garcez Mercado, María Rebeca Rojas Ronquillo, Marco Antonio Alarcón Zapata, Melina Maribel Ojeda Chi, Carlos David Pérez Brígido, Abigail Tabarez Rojas

Publication/Journal: Open Journal of Animal Sciences

Keywords: animal welfare, asian elephant, behavior, environmental enrichment

2023

Environmental Enrichment Devices Are Safe and Effective at Reducing Undesirable Behaviors in California Sea Lions and Northern Elephant Seals during Rehabilitation

Authors: Kirsten Donald, Amanda Benedetti, Vinícius Donisete Lima Rodrigues Goulart, Alissa Deming, Hendrik Nollens, Grey Stafford, Sabrina Brando

Publication/Journal: Animals

Keywords: animal welfare, environmental enrichment, habituation, pinnipeds, rehabilitation, stereotypic behavior

2023

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