The Impact of Food Enrichment on the Behavior of Cownose Ray (Rhinoptera bonasus) Kept under Human Care

Authors: Isabella Brosens Barros, Cristiano Schetini de Azevedo, Cynthia Fernandes Cipreste, Laura Chrispim Reisfeld, Thais Suzana, Rafael Gutierrez Capriolli, Cristiane Schilbach Pizzutto

Publication/Journal: Journal of Zoological and Botanical Gardens

Keywords: aquarium, elasmobranchs, environmental enrichment, fish welfare

2024

Editorial: Occupational stress and joy of animal care professionals in zoos, sanctuaries, farms, shelters, and laboratory animal facilities

Authors: Sally Thompson Iritani, Sabrina Brando, Lynette Arnason Hart

Publication/Journal: Frontiers in Veterinary Science

Keywords:

2023

Review of the Effects of Enclosure Complexity and Design on the Behaviour and Physiology of Zoo Animals

Authors: Cristiano S. de Azevedo, Cynthia F. Cipreste, Cristiane S. Pizzutto, Robert J. Young

Publication/Journal: Animals

Keywords: captivity, enclosure, habitat complexity, welfare

2023

How owners determine if the social and behavioral needs of their horses are being met: Findings from an Australian online survey

Authors: Kirrilly Thompson, Larissa Clarkson

Publication/Journal: Journal of Veterinary Behavior

Keywords: anthropomorphism, decision-making, horse, owner, survey, welfare

2019

Maternal-Neonatal Pheromone/Interomone Added to Cat Litter Improves Litter Box Use and Reduces Aggression in Pair-Housed Cats

Authors: John J. McGlone, Arlene Garcia, William G. Thompson, Glenna M. Pirner

Publication/Journal: Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science

Keywords: behavior, feline, interomone, pheromone, stress

2019

Alpha male status and availability of conceptive females are associated with high glucocorticoid concentrations in high-ranking male rhesus macaques (Macaca mulatta) during the mating season

Authors: Krista M. Milich, Alexander V. Georgiev, Rachel M. Petersen, Melissa Emery Thompson, Dario Maestripieri

Publication/Journal: Hormones and Behavior

Keywords: dominance rank, glucocorticoids, mating season

2018

Physiological and behavioral effects of animal-assisted interventions on therapy dogs in pediatric oncology settings

Authors: Amy McCullough, Molly A. Jenkins, Ashleigh Ruehrdanz, Mary Jo Gilmer, Janice Olson, Anjali Pawar, Leslie Holley, Shirley Sierra-Rivera, Deborah E. Linder, Danielle Pichette, Neil J. Grossman, Cynthia Hellman, Noémie A. Guérin, Marguerite E. O’Haire

Publication/Journal: Applied Animal Behaviour Science

Keywords: animal welfare, animal-assisted intervention, behavior, salivary cortisol, stress, therapy dog

2018

Elevated corticosterone during egg production elicits increased maternal investment and promotes nestling growth in a wild songbird

Authors: E. Keith Bowers, Rachel M. Bowden, Charles F. Thompson, Scott K. Sakaluk

Publication/Journal: Hormones and Behavior

Keywords: begging, egg, glucocorticoid, house wren, life history, maternal effect

2016

Puppy Temperament Assessments Predict Breed and American Kennel Club Group but Not Adult Temperament

Authors: Lauren M. Robinson, Rebekah Skiver Thompson, James C. Ha

Publication/Journal: Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science

Keywords: dogs, puppies, temperament test

2016

Technique for venipuncture of the transverse facial vein in the black rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis)

Authors: Justin R. Schlanser, George W. Bohart, Deborah W. Paperd, Cynthia Wagner, Mark Marquardt, Tara M. Harrison

Publication/Journal: Zoo Biology

Keywords: black rhinoceros, diceros-bicornis, transverse facial vein, venipuncture

2016

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