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  1. Acquire and make easily accessible to zoo and aquarium professionals the current body of knowledge on animal welfare and ethics.
  2. Conduct and facilitate welfare assessments and applied welfare research on captive exotic animals.
  3. Convene important discussions and presentations on captive exotic animal welfare and ethics.
  4. Train professionals on captive exotic animal welfare best practices and policies.
  5. Recognize advances in improving captive exotic animal welfare and ethics through awards.
URL: https://detroitzoo.org/resources/?fwp_search=human-animal%20interactions

The Effect of Behind-The-Scenes Encounters and Interactive Presentations on the Welfare of Captive Servals (Leptailurus serval)

Authors: Lydia K Acaralp-Rehnberg, Grahame J Coleman, Michael JL Magrath, Vicky Melfi, Kerry V Fanson, Ian M Bland

Publication/Journal: Animals

Keywords: human-animal interaction, live animal encounter programs, small felids, visitor effects, zoo animal welfare

2020

The effect of proximity relations to mahouts on social behaviors among captive Asian elephants (Elephas maximus)

Authors: Saki Yasui, Gen’ichi Idani

Publication/Journal: Animal Behaviour and Management

Keywords: asian elephant, captivity, human-animal proximity relation, mahout, social behavior

2020

Extensive human presence and regular gentle handling improve growth, survival and immune competence in ostrich chicks

Authors: Pfunzo T. Muvhali, Maud Bonato, Anel Engelbrecht, Irek A. Malecki, Schalk W. P. Cloete

Publication/Journal: Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science

Keywords: animal welfare, human-animal interactions, immunity, performance, struthio camelus

2020

Temperament in Captivity, Environmental Enrichment, Flight Ability, and Response to Humans in an Endangered Parrot Species

Authors: Gabriela de AP Ramos, Cristiano S de Azevedo, Talys HA Jardim, Aline C Sant’Anna

Publication/Journal: Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science

Keywords: Amazona vinacea, flight skill, human-animal interaction, personality, reintroduction in wild

2020

Dilemmas for Natural Living Concepts of Zoo Animal Welfare

Authors: Mark James Learmonth

Publication/Journal: Animals

Keywords: animal ethics, animal welfare, human-animal interactions, natural living, wilding, zoo animals

2019

Does Enrichment Improve Well Being in Animals under Human Care? A Case Study of Two Harbor Seals (Phoca Vitulina)

Authors: Ruta Vaicekauskaite, Jennifer N. Schneider, Fabienne Delfour

Publication/Journal: Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science

Keywords: enrichment, human-animal interactions, seals, welfare

2019

Does Enrichment Improve Well Being in Animals under Human Care? A Case Study of Two Harbor Seals (Phoca Vitulina)

Authors: Ruta Vaicekauskaite, Jennifer N. Schneider, Fabienne Delfour

Publication/Journal: Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science

Keywords: enrichment, human-animal interactions, seals, welfare

2019

Evaluating changes in salivary oxytocin and cortisol following positive reinforcement training in two adult male western lowland gorillas (Gorilla gorilla gorilla)

Authors: Austin Leeds, Julie Good, Mandi W. Schook, Patricia M. Dennis, Tara S. Stoinski, Mark A. Willis, Kristen E. Lukas

Publication/Journal: Zoo Biology

Keywords: affiliation, human-animal relationship, stress reduction, zoo animal welfare

2019

Exploratory Investigation of Infrared Thermography for Measuring Gorilla Emotional Responses to Interactions with Familiar Humans

Authors: Matthew R. Heintz, Grace Fuller, Stephanie Allard

Publication/Journal: Animals

Keywords: animal welfare, cognitive task, cortisol, emotion, gorilla, human-animal interactions, infrared thermography, oxytocin, positive reinforcement training

2019

Exploring horse owners’ and caretakers’ perceptions of emotions and associated behaviors in horses

Authors: Maria J. Hötzel, Michele C. Vieira, Denise P. Leme

Publication/Journal: Journal of Veterinary Behavior

Keywords: affective states, animal sentience, animal welfare, behavior, belief in animal mind

2019

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