Influence of male presence on female Asian elephants (Elephas maximus) behaviour in captivity

Authors: Bruno Colaço, Ana Pinto, Mikkel Stelvig, Carla Costa, Jorge Colaço

Publication/Journal: Journal of Zoo and Aquarium Research

Keywords: behaviour, conservation, elephant, stereotypic, welfare, zoo

2020

Sex segregation affects exploratory and social behaviors of zebrafish according to controlled housing conditions

Authors: Suelen Mendonça Soares, Karina Kirsten, Aline Pompermaier, Victoria Costa Maffi, Gessi Koakoski, Maurício Woloszyn, Leonardo José Gil Barcellos

Publication/Journal: Physiology & Behavior

Keywords: chemical cue, gender, novel tank test, structural environmental enrichment, visual cue

2020

A Standardized Protocol for Preference Testing to Assess Fish Welfare

Authors: Cairsty DePasquale, Jennifer Sturgill, Victoria A Braithwaite

Publication/Journal: Journal of Visualized Experiments: JoVE

Keywords: fish welfare, habitat preference, preference test

2020

Assessment of environmental enrichment for different primate species under low budget: A case study

Authors: R. Costa, C. Sousa, M. Llorente

Publication/Journal: Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science

Keywords: behavior opportunity, case study, environmental enrichment, low budget, primate welfare

2018

Initial outcomes of a harmonized approach to collect welfare data in sport and leisure horses

Authors: E. Dalla Costa, F. Dai, D. Lebelt, P. Scholz, S. Barbieri, E. Canali, M. Minero

Publication/Journal: animal

Keywords: agriculture, animal-based indicator, awin, behavior, dairy & animal science, data collection, health, horse, obesity, prevalence, responses, tests, validation, veterinary sciences, welfare assessment

2017

A turtle cognition research demonstration enhances visitor engagement and keeper-animal relationships

Authors: Andrew C. Alba, Katherine A. Leighty, Victoria L. Pittman Courte, Alison P. Grand, Tamara L. Bettinger

Publication/Journal: Zoo Biology

Keywords: eastern box turtle, human–animal bond, reptile, training, visitor experience

2017

Determining the effects of duration and recency of exposure to environmental enrichment

Authors: Ida Ahlbeck Bergendahl, Anne Gro V. Salvanes, Victoria A. Braithwaite

Publication/Journal: Applied Animal Behaviour Science

Keywords: behavioural development, behavioural flexibility, captive rearing, enrichment, learning

2016

Environmental enrichment on the behavior and welfare of cockatiels (Nymphicus hollandicus)

Authors: V. D. L. Assis, T. S. G. Carvalho, V. M. Pereira, R. T. F. Freitas, C. E. P. Saad, A. C. Costa, A. A. A. Silva

Publication/Journal: Arquivo Brasileiro De Medicina Veterinaria E Zootecnia

Keywords: cockatiel, environmental enrichment

2016

Genetic guidelines for captive breeding and reintroductions of the endangered Black-fronted Piping Guan, Aburria jacutinga (galliformes, cracidae), an Atlantic Forest endemic

Authors: Paulo R. R. Oliveira-Jr, Mariellen C. Costa, Luis F. Silveira, Mercival R. Francisco

Publication/Journal: Zoo Biology

Keywords: aves, conservation, endangered species, genetic variability, management

2016

Influence of the rearing system on yolk corticosterone concentration in captive Greater Rheas (Rhea americana)

Authors: Natalia S. Della Costa, Raul H. Marin, Juan M. Busso, Cristian Hansen, Joaquín L. Navarro, Mónica B. Martella

Publication/Journal: Zoo Biology

Keywords: eggs, maternal stress, ratites

2016