Multi-sensor biologgers and innovative training allow data collection with high conservation and welfare value in zoos

Authors: Holly English, Luke Harvey, Rory Wilson, Richard Gunner, Mark Holton, Rosie Woodroffe, Luca Börger

Publication/Journal: Journal of Zoo and Aquarium Research

Keywords: behaviour, biologging, captivity, daily diary, dead-reckoning, enrichment, space use, welfare

2023

A Model for Accurate Determination of Environmental Parameters in Indoor Zoological and Botanical Gardens Supporting Efficient Species Management

Authors: León Latif Corral-Pesquera, Jonathan García-Manchón, Pablo Morón-Elorza

Publication/Journal: Journal of Zoological and Botanical Gardens

Keywords: air temperature, ATMOS14, conductivity, daily light integral, PAR light, relative humidity, soil water content, TEROS12

2022

Don’t poke the bear: using tracking data to quantify behavioural syndromes in elusive wildlife

Authors: Anne G. Hertel, Martin Leclerc, Dan Warren, Fanie Pelletier, Andreas Zedrosser, Thomas Mueller

Publication/Journal: Animal Behaviour

Keywords: activity sensors, brown bear, gps collar, multivariate mixed model, personality, repeatability

2019

A systematic review of the potential uses of on-animal sensors to monitor the welfare of sheep evaluated using the Five Domains Model as a framework

Authors: ES Fogarty, DL Swain, GM Cronin, M Trotter

Publication/Journal: Animal Welfare

Keywords: animal welfare, five domains model, remote monitoring, sensor, sheep, systematic review

2019

Early detection of health and welfare compromises through automated detection of behavioural changes in pigs

Authors: S. G. Matthews, A. L. Miller, J. Clapp, T. Plotz, I. Kyriazakis

Publication/Journal: Veterinary Journal

Keywords: behavioural changes, early detection, pigs, welfare

2016

Using a three-axis accelerometer to identify and classify sheep behaviour at pasture

Authors: F. A. P. Alvarenga, I. Borges, L. Palkovič, J. Rodina, V. H. Oddy, R. C. Dobos

Publication/Journal: Applied Animal Behaviour Science

Keywords: activity, decision-tree, grazing, ruminant, sensor

2016

Pedometers as supervision tools for mares in the prepartal period

Authors: Martin Bachmann, Monika Wensch-Dorendorf, Gundula Hoffmann, Ilka Steinhöfel, Steffen Bothendorf, Nicole Kemper

Publication/Journal: Applied Animal Behaviour Science

Keywords: behavioural markers, horses, parturition, pregnant mares, supervision

2014

Partial replacement of an artificial nectar diet with native browse for feather-tail gliders (Acrobates pygmaeus) in captivity

Authors: Ella A. Herrmann, Kimberly Vinette Herrin, Wendy Gleen, Paul Davies, Rodd Stapley, Vanessa Stebbings, Joanna Wiszniewski, Rebecca Spindler, Graham J. Faichney, Alexandre V. Chaves

Publication/Journal: Zoo Biology

Keywords: acrobates pygmaeus, behavioral, captivity, feather-tail glider, live weight, nutritional

2013

Use of video system and its effects on abnormal behaviour in captive Japanese macaques (Macaca fuscata)

Authors: Tadatoshi Ogura

Publication/Journal: Applied Animal Behaviour Science

Keywords: animal welfare, cognition, control over environment, japanese macaques, video

2012

A behavioral analysis of force-controlled operant tasks in American lobster

Authors: Yusuke Tomina, Masakazu Takahata

Publication/Journal: Physiology & Behavior

Keywords: action force control, american lobster, differential reinforcement, gripping behavior, invertebrates, lever-press type task, operant conditioning

2010