The Introduction of a Novel Computerized Apparatus to California Sea Lions (Zalophus californianus)

Authors: Kelley A Winship, Amber Ramos, Mark J Xitco Jr

Publication/Journal: Aquatic Mammals

Keywords: california sea lion, cognition, cognitive enrichment, computer task, marine mammal, zalophus californianus

2023

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

Olfactory Enrichment in California Sea Lions (Zalophus californianus): An Effective Tool for Captive Welfare?

Authors: Mystera M. Samuelson, Lisa K. Lauderdale, Kelly Pulis, Moby Solangi, Tim Hoffland, Heidi Lyn

Publication/Journal: Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science

Keywords: animal welfare, california sea lions, enrichment, olfaction, pinnipeds

2017

Greater Roadrunner (Geococcyx californianus) Care Manual

Authors: AZA Greater Roadrunner Species Survival Plan

Publication/Journal:

Keywords: aza, care manual, greater roadrunner

2016

Diagnosing domoic acid toxicosis in the California sea lion (Zalophus californianus) using behavioral criteria: A novel approach

Authors: Christiana Wittmaack, Garet P. Lahvis, Edward O. Keith, Caryn Self-Sullivan

Publication/Journal: Zoo Biology

Keywords: behavior, california sea lion, diagnostics, domoic acid, habs, pseudonitzschia, zalophus californianus

2015

Serum cortisol in California sea lion pups (Zalophus californianus californianus)

Authors: C. Pedernera-Romano, D. Aurioles-Gamboa, R.A. Valdez, D.M. Brousset, M.C. Romano, F. Galindo

Publication/Journal: Animal Welfare

Keywords: animal welfare, california sea lions, cortisol, gulf of california, pups, stress

2010

The effects of rearing method on social behaviors of mentored, captive-reared juvenile California condors

Authors: Amy C. Utt, Nancy C. Harvey, William K. Hayes, Ronald L. Carter

Publication/Journal: Zoo Biology

Keywords: avian, conservation, endangered, gymnogyps californianus, parent rearing, puppet-rearing

2008

Egg size, fertility, hatchability, and chick survivability in captive California condors (Gymnogyps californianus)

Authors: Nancy C. Harvey, Jenine D. Dankovchik, Cynthia M. Kuehler, Tom Levites, Susie Kasielke, Lloyd Kiff, Michael P. Wallace, Michael E. Mace

Publication/Journal: Zoo Biology

Keywords: egg volume, endangered, gymnogyps californianus, multiple clutching

2004

Serum Retinol, alpha-tocopherol, and lipids in four species of adult captive pinnipeds

Authors: Lisa M. Mazzaro, J. Lawrence Dunn, Harold C. Furr, Richard M. Clark

Publication/Journal: Zoo Biology

Keywords: cholesterol, phospholipid, sea lions, seals, triglyceride, vitamin a, vitamin e

2003

Food consumption and growth of California sea lions (Zalophus californianus californianus)

Authors: R. A. Kastelein, N. M. Schooneman, N. Vaughan, P. R. Wiepkema

Publication/Journal: Zoo Biology

Keywords: energetics, lactation, pinnipeds, pup, reproduction, sexual dimorphism, weaning

2000