A simulated comparison of behavioural observation sampling methods
Publication/Journal: Scientific Reports
Keywords: animal behaviour, sampling methods, welfare research
2022
The Effects of Live Feeding on Swimming Activity and Exhibit Use in Zoo Humboldt Penguins (Spheniscus humboldti)
Publication/Journal: Journal of Zoological and Botanical Gardens
Keywords: animal welfare, enrichment, exhibit use, live feeding, penguin, swimming activity, zoo
2021
Enclosure Use as a Measure of Behavioral Welfare in Zoo-Housed African Wild Dogs (Lycaon pictus)
Publication/Journal: Journal of Zoo and Aquarium Research
Keywords: african wild dogs, captive welfare, enclosure use, entropy, spatial distribution, zoos
2021
Public feeding interactions as enrichment for three zoo-housed elephants
Publication/Journal: Animals
Keywords: animal welfare, animal–visitor interactions, elephants, enrichment, guest feeding, human-animal interactions, public feeding, stereotypy, visitor feeding, zoo
2021
Public Feeding Interactions as Enrichment for Three Zoo-Housed Elephants
Publication/Journal: Animals
Keywords: animal welfare, animal–visitor interactions, elephants, enrichment, guest feeding, human-animal interactions, public feeding, stereotypy, visitor feeding, zoo
2021
Which index should I use? A comparison of indices for enclosure use studies
Publication/Journal: Animal Behavior and Cognition
Keywords: Electivity Index, enclosure use, entropy, post-occupancy evaluation, Spread of participation index
2021
Activity and Pool Use in Relation to Temperature and Water Changes in Zoo Hippopotamuses (Hippopotamus amphibious)
Publication/Journal: Animals
Keywords: exhibit use, hippo, hippo enclosures, pool temperature, pool use, water change, welfare, zoo
2020
Appetitive Search Behaviors and Stereotypies in Polar Bears (Ursus maritimus)
Publication/Journal: Behavioural Processes
Keywords: appetitive behavior, polar bears, response-independent schedules, stereotypies, welfare, zoos
2020
Behavioral Implications of Enrichment for Golden Lion Tamarins: A Tool for Ex Situ Conservation
Publication/Journal: Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science
Keywords: callitrichid, enrichment, foraging, golden lion tamarin, primate, puzzle feeder
2020
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