Maximum longevity and juvenile mortality in zoo‐housed mangabeys

Authors: Manon de Visser, Emile Prins, Mirte Bosse, Richard Crooijmans, Tjerk ter Meulen

Publication/Journal: Zoo Biology

Keywords: longevity, mangabeys, mortality, population, zoo

2022

Cognitive enrichment device provides evidence for intersexual differences in collaborative actions in Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops aduncus)

Authors: Eszter Matrai, Shaw Ting Kwok, Michael Boos, Ákos Pogány

Publication/Journal: Animal Cognition

Keywords: bottlenose dolphin, cognitive enrichment, collaboration, cooperation, intersexual differences, problem solving, sociality

2021

Evaluation of management in North American zoos to enhance breeding success of the fishing cat (Prionailurus viverrinus) ex situ population

Authors: Jilian M. Fazio, Elizabeth W. Freeman, Erika Bauer, Larry Rockwood, Edward C. M. Parsons

Publication/Journal: Zoo Biology

Keywords: animal welfare, ex situ conservation, ex situ husbandry, felids, reproductive behavior

2019

Contrasting results from molecular and pedigree-based population diversity measures in captive zebra highlight challenges facing genetic management of zoo populations

Authors: Hideyuki Ito, Rob Ogden, Tanya Langenhorst, Miho Inoue-Murayama

Publication/Journal: Zoo Biology

Keywords: captive breeding, genetic diversity, molecular genetic analysis, pedigree analysis

2017

Fourteen tail feathers: An autosomal recessive trait in california condors (Gymnogyps californianus)

Authors: Devon Lang Pryor, Katherine Ralls

Publication/Journal: Zoo Biology

Keywords: california condors, founder effect, gymnogyps californianus, recessive alleles, tail feather

2017

Incorporating stakeholder perspectives into the assessment and provision of captive elephant welfare

Authors: C. L. Chadwick, E. Williams, L. Asher, L. Yon

Publication/Journal: Animal Welfare

Keywords: animal behaviour, animal welfare, elephant, stakeholder opinion, welfare assessment, zoo

2017

Long term vs. short term impact of founder relatedness on gene diversity and inbreeding within the European Endangered Species Programme (EEP) of the red panda (Ailurus f. fulgens)

Authors: Florian Schäfer, Tobias Erik Reiners

Publication/Journal: Journal of Zoo and Aquarium Research

Keywords: breeding programs, eep, genetic diversity, genetic management, inbreeding, red panda

2017

Using behavioral observations and genetic markers to characterize the flexible reproductive system in an ex situ population of carmine bee-eaters (Merops n. nubicus)

Authors: Gina M Ferrie, Tyler Hether, Ocean R Cohen, Eran L Brusilow, Christy C Sky, Shawnlei F Breeding, Katherine A Leighty, Paul J Schutz, Chelle Plasse, Tammie L Bettinger, Eric A Hoffman

Publication/Journal: Journal of Zoo and Aquarium Research

Keywords: behaviour, colony, parentage, population, relatedness, reproduction

2017

Captive-breeding of captive and wild-reared Gunnison sage-grouse

Authors: Anthony D. Apa, Lief A. Wiechman

Publication/Journal: Zoo Biology

Keywords: captive flock, centrocercus minimus, conservation-reliant, founder flock

2016