Do zoo animals use off‐exhibit areas to avoid noise? A case study exploring the influence of sound on the behavior, physiology, and space use of two pied tamarins (Saguinus bicolor)

Authors: Jason D Wark, Mandi W Schook, Patricia M Dennis, Kristen E Lukas

Publication/Journal: American Journal of Primatology

Keywords: animal welfare, noise, tamarins, zoo

2022

Urinary oxytocin and cortisol concentrations vary by group type in male western lowland gorillas (Gorilla gorilla gorilla) in North American zoos

Authors: Austin Leeds, Mandi W Schook, Patricia M Dennis, Tara S Stoinski, Mark A Willis, Kristen E Lukas

Publication/Journal: Primates

Keywords: animal welfare, gorillas, zoos

2022

Evaluating changes in salivary oxytocin and cortisol following positive reinforcement training in two adult male western lowland gorillas (Gorilla gorilla gorilla)

Authors: Austin Leeds, Julie Good, Mandi W. Schook, Patricia M. Dennis, Tara S. Stoinski, Mark A. Willis, Kristen E. Lukas

Publication/Journal: Zoo Biology

Keywords: affiliation, human-animal relationship, stress reduction, zoo animal welfare

2019

In‐house monitoring of steroid hormone metabolites in urine informs breeding management of a giant anteater (Myrmechophaga tridactyla)

Authors: Laura Amendolagine, Tad Schoffner, Lynn Koscielny, Mandi Schook, Debra Copeland, James Casteel, Brianna Duff, Diana Koester

Publication/Journal: Zoo Biology

Keywords: estrogen, non-invasive, pregnancy, progesterone, xenarthra

2018

A work‐for‐food enrichment program increases exploration and decreases stereotypies in four species of bears

Authors: Jason D. Wagman, Kristen E. Lukas, Patricia M. Dennis, Mark A. Willis, Joe Carroscia, Curt Gindlesperger, Mandi W. Schook

Publication/Journal: Zoo Biology

Keywords: andean bear, black bear, brown bear, sloth bear, welfare, zoo

2018

A comparison of nocturnal primate behavior in exhibits illuminated with red and blue light

Authors: Grace Fuller, Mary Ann Raghanti, Patricia M. Dennis, Christopher W. Kuhar, Mark A. Willis, Mandi Wilder Schook, Kristen E. Lukas

Publication/Journal: Applied Animal Behaviour Science

Keywords: activity levels, circadian disruption, salivary melatonin, zoo lighting design

2016

Estrous cycle synchronization in the Persian onager (Equus hemionus onager)

Authors: Julia M. Ter Beest, Mandi W. Schook

Publication/Journal: Zoo Biology

Keywords: equid, estradiol, ovulation, progesterone, prostaglandin, reproduction

2016

Program animal welfare: Using behavioral and physiological measures to assess the well-being of animals used for education programs in zoos

Authors: Bonnie A. Baird, Christopher W. Kuhar, Kristen E. Lukas, Laura A. Amendolagine, Grace A. Fuller, James Nemet, Mark A. Willis, Mandi W. Schook

Publication/Journal: Applied Animal Behaviour Science

Keywords: animal welfare, armadillo, education program animal, glucocorticoids, handling, substrate

2016

The effect of fluphenazine decanoate on glucocorticoid production, reproductive cyclicity, and the behavioral stress response in the Persian onager (Equus hemionus onager)

Authors: Jason D. Wagman, Barbara A. Wolfe, Mandi W. Schook

Publication/Journal: Zoo Biology

Keywords: cortisol, estrous cycle, long-acting neuroleptics, ovulation, progesterone, restraint

2015

Effects of management strategies on glucocorticoids and behavior in Indian rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis): Translocation and operant conditioning

Authors: Jonnie M. Capiro, Monica A. Stoops, Elizabeth W. Freeman, Dave Clawson, Mandi W. Schook

Publication/Journal: Zoo Biology

Keywords: behavior, glucocorticoids, indian rhinoceros, operant conditioning, stress, transport

2014

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