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
Characterization of Current Husbandry and Veterinary Care Practices of the Giant Pacific Octopus (Enteroctopus dofleini) Using an Online Survey
Publication/Journal: Veterinary Sciences
Keywords: anesthesia, octopus, sedation, veterinary
2023
Comparing Predictors and Outcomes of Higher Allostatic Load across Zoo-Housed African Great Apes
Publication/Journal: Journal of Zoological and Botanical Gardens
Keywords: biomarkers, bonobos, chimpanzees, gorillas, morbidity, mortality, stress
2023
JZAR Special Edition: Proceedings of the 12th European Zoo Nutrition Conference in Riga, Latvia, 20–22 September 2023
Publication/Journal: Journal of Zoo and Aquarium Research
Keywords: feeding, feeding guidelines, zoo nutrition
2023
Zoo studies in primate physiology, health, and welfare
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
Use of Blood Lactate in Assessment of Manual Capture Techniques of Zoo-Housed Crocodilians
Publication/Journal: Animals
Keywords: captivity, physiology, reptile, restraint, welfare, wellbeing
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
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