Comparing Space Use and Fecal Glucocorticoid Concentrations during and after the COVID-19 Closure to Investigate Visitor Effects in Multiple Species
Publication/Journal: Journal of Zoological and Botanical Gardens
Keywords: banteng, behavior, cortisol, gorillas, grizzly bears, physiology, polar bears, zoo research
2022
Seasonal and Daily Activity of Two Zoo-Housed Grizzly Bears (Ursus Arctos Horribilis)
Publication/Journal: Journal of Zoological and Botanical Gardens
Keywords: behavior, circadian, circannual, grizzlies, stereotypies, ursids, zoos
2020
Stereotypic behaviour predicts reproductive performance and litter sex ratio in giant pandas
Publication/Journal: Scientific Reports
Keywords: captivity, giant pandas, reproductive-performance, stereotypies
2020
Widespread Behavioral Responses by Mammals and Fish to Zoo Visitors Highlight Differences between Individual Animals
Publication/Journal: Animals
Keywords: exhibit, interactive, management, visitor effect, welfare, zoo
2020
Improving the sustainability of ex situ populations with mate choice
Publication/Journal: Zoo Biology
Keywords: captive breeding, conservation breeding, cooperative breeding program, mate choice, reproductive success, species survival plan
2019
Developmental effects of vasotocin and nonapeptide receptors on early social attachment and affiliative behavior in the zebra finch
Publication/Journal: Hormones and Behavior
Keywords: affiliation, arginine vasotocin, attachment, development, nonapeptides, v1ar, vasopressin, zebra finch
2016
Elephant Management in North American Zoos: Environmental Enrichment, Feeding, Exercise, and Training
Publication/Journal: Plos One
Keywords: diet, elephant husbandry, enrichment, training, zoos
2016
Inter-annual patterns of aggression and pair bonding in captive American flamingos (Phoenicopterus ruber)
Publication/Journal: Zoo Biology
Keywords: captive animals, personality, social networks, ucinet, zoo management
2016
Recumbence Behavior in Zoo Elephants: Determination of Patterns and Frequency of Recumbent Rest and Associated Environmental and Social Factors
Publication/Journal: Plos One
Keywords: elephants, recumbency, welfare, zoo
2016
Walking Behavior of Zoo Elephants: Associations between GPS-Measured Daily Walking Distances and Environmental Factors, Social Factors, and Welfare Indicators
Publication/Journal: Plos One
Keywords: captivity, elephants, gps, walking, welfare indicators
2016