Baseline Behavioral Data and Behavioral Correlates of Disturbance for the Lake Oku Clawed Frog (Xenopus longipes)

Authors: Jemma E Dias, Charlotte Ellis, Tessa E Smith, Charlotte A Hosie, Benjamin Tapley, Christopher J Michaels

Publication/Journal: Journal of Zoological and Botanical Gardens

Keywords: amphibian, behavior, welfare, zoo research

2022

Differing animal welfare conceptions and what they mean for the future of zoos and aquariums, insights from an animal welfare audit

Authors: Jake S Veasey

Publication/Journal: Zoo Biology

Keywords: animal welfare, audit

2022

Does Accreditation by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums Correlate with Animal Welfare Act Compliance?

Authors: Kailer K Riedman, Gregory B Cunningham, Louis DiVincenti

Publication/Journal: Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science

Keywords: accreditation, animal welfare, aza, oversight, zoo

2022

Fecal glucocorticoid analysis as a health monitoring tool for endangered African penguins (Spheniscus demersus)

Authors: Maureen V Driscoll, Allison D Tuttle, Tracy A Romano

Publication/Journal: General and Comparative Endocrinology

Keywords: african penguin, breeding, corticosterone, fecal glucocorticoid metabolites, molt, noninvasive

2022

Non-Invasive Assessment of the Seasonal Stress Response to Veterinary Procedures and Transportation of Zoo-Housed Lesser Anteater (Tamandua tetradactyla)

Authors: Gabina V Eguizábal, Mariella Superina, Rupert Palme, Camila J Asencio, Daniel P Villarreal, Luciana Borrelli, Juan M Busso

Publication/Journal: Animals

Keywords: behaviour, ex situ, faecal cortisol metabolites, pilosa, season, transport, veterinary check, wildlife

2022

Recent Studies in Reptile and Amphibian Welfare: Some Relevant Publications for the Zoo Herpetologist

Authors: Robert W. Mendyk

Publication/Journal: Herpetological Review

Keywords: amphibian, reptile, welfare, zoo

2022

Bridging research disciplines to advance animal welfare science: a practical guide.

Authors: Institute of Genetics and Animal Biotechnology

Publication/Journal:

Keywords: animal welfare science, research

2021

Fish Behavior: Training and Enrichment

Authors: Ilana R Alderman, Leigh A Clayton

Publication/Journal: Clinical Guide to Fish Medicine

Keywords: enrichment, fish, training

2021

Influence of handler relationships and experience on health parameters, glucocorticoid responses and behaviour of semi-captive Asian elephants

Authors: JAH Crawley, O Lierhmann, DJ Franco dos Santos, J Brown, UK Nyein, HH Aung, W Htut, Z Min Oo, MW Seltmann, JL Webb

Publication/Journal: Conservation Physiology

Keywords: asian elephants, human-animal relationship, welfare

2021

Strepsirrhine Primate Training Programs in North American Institutions: Status and Implications for Future Welfare Assessment

Authors: Gloria Fernández-Lázaro, Meg H Dye, Christie Eddie, Gina M Ferrie

Publication/Journal: Animals

Keywords: animal welfare, behavior management, operant conditioning, primates, strepsirrhine, training

2021