Exploration of cultural norms and behavioural beliefs about zoo animal behaviour, welfare, ethics and husbandry practices in a sample of the international zoo community
Publication/Journal: Zoo Biology
Keywords: animal welfare, beliefs, culture, zoo
2023
Exploring the behaviors and social preferences of a large, multigenerational herd of zoo-housed southern white rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum simum)
Publication/Journal: Zoo Biology
Keywords: ceratotherium, social behavior, welfare, zoo animal
2023
Linking management practices with survival to improve outcomes for a red wolf population
Publication/Journal: The Journal of Wildlife Management
Keywords: breeding program, red wolves, reintroduction
2023
Promoting Good Nonhuman Primate Welfare outside Regular Working Hours
Publication/Journal: Animals
Keywords: 24/7, animal welfare, back of house, captivity, environmental enrichment, night-time, off hours, primates, zoo
2023
Zookeepers – The most important animal in the zoo?
Publication/Journal: Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science
Keywords:
2023
Comparing Space Use and Fecal Glucocorticoid Concentrations during and after the COVID-19 Closure to Investigate Visitor Effects in Multiple Species
Publication/Journal: Journal of Zoological and Botanical Gardens
Keywords: banteng, behavior, cortisol, gorillas, grizzly bears, physiology, polar bears, zoo research
2022
Investigating Welfare Metrics for Snakes at the Saint Louis Zoo
Publication/Journal: Animals
Keywords:
2022
Behavioral interactions and glucocorticoid production of Somali wild ass (Equus africanus somaliensis) mothers and foals
Publication/Journal: Applied Animal Behaviour Science
Keywords: affiliative behavior, agonistic behavior, equid, fecal hormone, mother-offspring, nursing
2021
Developing a Reliable Welfare Assessment Tool for Captive Hibernatory Bear Species
Publication/Journal: Animals
Keywords: animal welfare, bear, keeper ratings, ursidae, welfare assessment, zoo animal welfare
2021
Glucocorticoid Production, Activity Levels, And Personality Traits Of Fennec Foxes (Vulpes zerda) Managed For Different Roles In Zoos
Publication/Journal: Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science
Keywords: ambassador animals, circadian rhythm, cortisol metabolites, fennec foxes, pedometer, temperament
2021