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

Mate choice screening in captive solitary carnivores: The role of male behavior and cues on mate preference and paternity in females of a model species, American mink (Neovison vison)

Authors: Christina Lehmkuhl Noer, Thorsten Johannes Skovbjerg Balsby, Razvan Anistoroaei, Mikkel Stelvig, Torben Dabelsteen

Publication/Journal: Zoo Biology

Keywords: american mink, breeding success, mate choice, mate preference, olfaction

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

Husbandry and enclosure influences on penguin behavior and conservation breeding

Authors: Andrew R. Marshall, Nicolas J. Deere, Holly A. Little, Ross Snipp, Jackie Goulder, Stacey Mayer-Clarke

Publication/Journal: Zoo Biology

Keywords: exhibit design, fecundity, glm, sphenisciformes, swimming, welfare

2016

Allegheny woodrat (Neotoma magister) captive propagation to promote recovery of declining populations

Authors: Timothy J. Smyser, Robert K. Swihart

Publication/Journal: Zoo Biology

Keywords: captive management, genetic management, reinforcement, reintroduction

2014

Biology, behavior, and environmental enrichment for the captive African clawed frog (Xenopus spp)

Authors: Helen Chum, Stephen Felt, Joseph Garner, Sherril Green

Publication/Journal: Applied Animal Behaviour Science

Keywords: animal model, behavior, enrichment, laboratory research, welfare, xenopus, xenopus laevis, xenopus tropicalis

2013

Dedicated mothers: predation risk and physical burden do not alter thermoregulatory behaviour of pregnant vipers

Authors: Sophie Lorioux, Hélène Lisse, Olivier Lourdais

Publication/Journal: Animal Behaviour

Keywords: aspic viper, predation, pregnancy, prenatal care, refuge use, thermoregulation, vipera aspis

2013

Fitness consequences of sibling egg cannibalism by neonates of the Colorado potato beetle, Leptinotarsa decemlineata

Authors: Karyn Collie, Sung Jin Kim, Mitchell B. Baker

Publication/Journal: Animal Behaviour

Keywords: cannibalism, colorado potato beetle, fitness benefit, inclusive fitness, kin selection, leptinotarsa decemlineata

2013

Influence of environmental conditions and facility on faecal glucocorticoid concentrations in captive pygmy rabbits (Brachylagus idahoensis)

Authors: C. D. Scarlata, B. A. Elias, J. R. Godwin, R. A. Powell, D. Shepherdson, L. A. Shipley, J. L. Brown

Publication/Journal: Animal Welfare

Keywords: animal welfare, captive breeding, environmental enrichment, faecal glucocorticoids, husbandry, pygmy rabbit

2013

Life-History Patterns of Cuban Poeciliid Fishes (Teleostei: Cyprinodontiformes)

Authors: José L. Ponce de León, Rodet Rodríguez, Gunnary León

Publication/Journal: Zoo Biology

Keywords: fecundity, richards equation, sexual maturity, size–age curves

2013