Comparing Predictors and Outcomes of Higher Allostatic Load across Zoo-Housed African Great Apes
Publication/Journal: Journal of Zoological and Botanical Gardens
Keywords: biomarkers, bonobos, chimpanzees, gorillas, morbidity, mortality, stress
2023
The Effects of Oral Lavender Therapy on Wounding in Chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes)
Publication/Journal: Animals
Keywords: chimpanzees, conflict, lavender, nonhuman primates, wounding
2023
The effects of the addition of two environmental enrichments on the behavior and fecal cortisol levels of three small felids species (Caracal caracal, Leptailurus serval, Leopardus pardalis) in captivity
Publication/Journal: Journal of Veterinary Behavior
Keywords: captivity, cortisol, environmental enrichment, felids
2023
The Introduction of a Novel Computerized Apparatus to California Sea Lions (Zalophus californianus)
Publication/Journal: Aquatic Mammals
Keywords: california sea lion, cognition, cognitive enrichment, computer task, marine mammal, zalophus californianus
2023
Locomotion as a Measure of Well-Being in Captive Chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes)
Publication/Journal: Animals
Keywords: chimpanzee welfare, locomotion, positive welfare
2023
Promoting Good Nonhuman Primate Welfare outside Regular Working Hours
Publication/Journal: Animals
Keywords: 24/7, animal welfare, back of house, captivity, environmental enrichment, night-time, off hours, primates, zoo
2023
Zoo studies in primate physiology, health, and welfare
The Animal-Visitor Interaction Protocol (AVIP) for the assessment of Lemur catta walk-in enclosure in zoos
Publication/Journal: PloS one
Keywords: animal welfare, AVIP, lemur, zoo
2022
Assessing chimpanzees’ fluency of movement: applications for monitoring health and welfare
Publication/Journal: Applied Animal Behaviour Science
Keywords: aging, geriatric care, locomotion, mobility, primate, quality of life
2022
Cognitive enrichment in a social setting: assessing the use of a novel food maze in sanctuary-housed chimpanzees
Publication/Journal: Primates
Keywords: chimpanzee, cognitive, enrichment, food maze
2022