The Impacts of Evening Events in Zoos: A Christmas Event at Knowsley Safari

Authors: Ellen Williams, Tom Fulwell, Naomi Davies Walsh, Jessica J Harley, Bridget Johnson

Publication/Journal: Journal of Zoological and Botanical Gardens

Keywords: animal behaviour, Christmas lights, evidence-based management, ungulates, zoo animal welfare

2023

Environmental Enrichment Factors Associated with the Activity Level of Bottlenose Dolphins under Professional Care

Authors: Lisa K Lauderdale, Kenneth Alex Shorter, Ding Zhang, Joaquin Gabaldon, Jill D Mellen, Douglas A Granger, Michael T Walsh, Lance J Miller

Publication/Journal: Journal of Zoological and Botanical Gardens

Keywords: animal welfare, bottlenose dolphin, environmental enrichment, overall dynamic body acceleration, variable enrichment, zoo

2022

Impact of female contraception for population management on behavior and social interactions in a captive troop of Guinea baboons (Papio papio)

Authors: Tabitha R Taberer, Jasmine Mead, Matthew Hartley, Naomi D Harvey

Publication/Journal: Zoo Biology

Keywords: animal welfare, baboons, contraception, social interactions

2022

Assessment of animal management and habitat characteristics associated with social behavior in bottlenose dolphins across zoological facilities

Authors: Lance J Miller, Lisa K Lauderdale, Jill D Mellen, Michael T Walsh, Douglas A Granger

Publication/Journal: PloS one

Keywords: animal behavior, animal sociality, behavior, data management, dolphins, habitats, oceans, swimming

2021

Behavioral diversity as a potential positive indicator of animal welfare in bottlenose dolphins

Authors: Lance J Miller, Lisa K Lauderdale, Jocelyn L Bryant, Jill D Mellen, Michael T Walsh, Douglas A Granger

Publication/Journal: PloS one

Keywords: aldosterone, animal behavior, animal welfare, cortisol, dolphins, hormones, metabolites, swimming

2021

Behavioral diversity as a potential positive indicator of animal welfare in bottlenose dolphins

Authors: Lance J Miller, Lisa K Lauderdale, Jocelyn L Bryant, Jill D Mellen, Michael T Walsh, Douglas A Granger

Publication/Journal: Plos one

Keywords: aldosterone, animal behavior, animal welfare, cortisol, dolphins, hormones, metabolites, swimming

2021

Bottlenose dolphin habitat and management factors related to activity and distance traveled in zoos and aquariums

Authors: Lisa K Lauderdale, K Alex Shorter, Ding Zhang, Joaquin Gabaldon, Jill D Mellen, Michael T Walsh, Douglas A Granger, Lance J Miller

Publication/Journal: PloS one

Keywords: accelerometers, animal behavior, animal welfare, data management, dolphins, habitats, oceans, swimming

2021

Environmental enrichment, training, and habitat characteristics of common bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) and Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops aduncus)

Authors: Lisa K Lauderdale, Michael T Walsh, Jill D Mellen, Douglas A Granger, Lance J Miller

Publication/Journal: PloS one

Keywords: animal behavior, animal welfare, data management, dolphins, habitats, oceans, surveys, welfare (social security)

2021

Habitat characteristics and animal management factors associated with habitat use by bottlenose dolphins in zoological environments

Authors: Lisa K Lauderdale, K Alex Shorter, Ding Zhang, Joaquin Gabaldon, Jill D Mellen, Michael T Walsh, Douglas A Granger, Lance J Miller

Publication/Journal: PloS one

Keywords: animal behavior, animal welfare, data management, dolphins, habitats, oceans, swimming, water columns

2021

Reference intervals and values for fecal cortisol, aldosterone, and the ratio of cortisol to dehydroepiandrosterone metabolites in four species of cetaceans

Authors: Lance J Miller, Lisa K Lauderdale, Michael T Walsh, Jocelyn L Bryant, Kevin A Mitchell, Douglas A Granger, Jill D Mellen

Publication/Journal: PloS one

Keywords: aldosterone, animal welfare, beluga whales, cortisol, dolphins, hormone bioassays, hormones, metabolites

2021

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