Biological and Management-Related Predictors of Reproductive Success in North American Ex Situ Asian Small-Clawed Otters (Aonyx cinereus)
Publication/Journal: Journal of Zoological and Botanical Gardens
Keywords: breeding programs, deslorelin, habitat complexity, mate incompatibility, reproductive viability analysis (RVA), reversibility, Suprelorin, zoo
2023
Visitors and observers otter‐ly influence the behavior and enclosure use of zoo‐housed giant otters
Publication/Journal: Zoo Biology
Keywords: giant otter, observer effect, visitor effect
2023
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
Functional Analysis and Successful Treatment of a Captive Rhesus Macaque’s Disruptive Behavior
Publication/Journal: Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science
Keywords: animal welfare, disruptive behavior, functional analysis, nonhuman primate, positive reinforcement training
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
Impacts of the season and reproductive status on fecal reproductive and adrenocortical steroid metabolites in zoo Cuban crocodiles (Crocodylus rhombifer)
Publication/Journal: Zoo Biology
Keywords: crocodilians, fecal hormone metabolites, zoo management
2020
Physical and Physiological Indicators of Welfare in Guinea Pigs (Cavia porcellus) Serving as Ambassador Animals
Publication/Journal: Animals
Keywords: ambassador animal, domestication, glucocorticoids, welfare, zoo
2020
Reproductive Viability Analysis (RVA) as a new tool for ex situ population management
Publication/Journal: Zoo Biology
Keywords: ex situ, reproductive success, sustainability
2019
Behavioural characteristics of dogs removed from hoarding situations
Publication/Journal: Applied Animal Behaviour Science
2016