Zoo Biology

Papers
(The median citation count of Zoo Biology is 0. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2021-09-01 to 2025-09-01.)
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Conservation psychology strategies for collaborative planning and impact evaluation30
Artificial incubation and hand‐rearing of Superb Bird‐of‐paradise(Lophorina superba)22
Case study: Visual barriers reduce pacing in captive tigers18
Ambassador Animals Do Not Have a Clear Effect on Visitor Conservation Knowledge and Attitudes Toward Exotic Pets at a Zoo Exhibit17
The Provision of Browse and Its Impacts on the Health and Welfare of Animals at the Zoo: A Review16
The Use of Gonadotropin Releasing Hormone to Manage Intraspecific Agonism in a Coalition of Male Lions (Panthera leo)16
Increasing animal cognition research in zoos14
Colony composition and nutrient analysis of Polyrhachis dives ants, a natural prey of the Chinese pangolin (Manis pentadactyla)13
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Costs and benefits of living in a vegetated, compared with non‐vegetated, enclosure in male Japanese macaques (Macaca fuscata)12
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What is the role of the studbook in zoo and aquarium research?10
An evaluation of DNA sample source and molecular markers to determine gender in the short‐beaked echidna (Tachyglossus aculeatus)10
Impacts of the COVID‐19 pandemic on population management in AZA10
A novel protocol for three‐dimensional mapping of sand tiger shark (Carcharias taurus) enclosure use in aquaria: Implications for management10
Sex identification of birds in Taipei Zoo9
Comparing the effectiveness of flagship species in zoo interpretation videos involving dialogic‐based narrative approaches9
Effects of Substrate Provision and Associated Cleaning Practices on Welfare Indicators in Eastern Long‐Nosed Vipers (Vipera ammodytes meridionalis) During Growth and Development7
The Zone Overlap Index: A new measure of shared resource use in the zoo7
Exploration of cultural norms and behavioural beliefs about zoo animal behaviour, welfare, ethics and husbandry practices in a sample of the international zoo community7
Strategies for establishing and using genome resource banks to protect genetic diversity in conservation breeding programs7
Ants (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) and termites (Blattodea: Termitoidae) in the diet of wild white‐bellied pangolin (Phataginus tricuspis) in forest‐savanna habitats of Cameroon6
ManyZoos: A New Collaborative Approach to Multi‐Institution Research in Zoos6
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Free‐ranging Southern anteater mating behavior: Contribution to Tamandua natural history6
A cross‐over dietary intervention in captive cheetahs (Acinonyx jubatus): Investigating the effects of glycine supplementation on blood parameters6
Factors affecting the behavior of captive white rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum) and the accuracy of ad‐hoc keeper data6
Anurans or Mice: What is the Best Food Item for Young and Adults of Bothrops jararacussu (Lacerda, 1884) in Captivity?6
Effect of four eggshell repair materials on weight loss during incubation of white leghorn chicken eggs5
Flock size and structure influence reproductive success in four species of flamingo in 540 captive populations worldwide5
Assessment of Vitamin D Status in Great Apes in Human Care5
Breeding history and husbandry of the Raggiana Bird‐of‐paradise (Paradisaea raggiana)5
Seasonal differences in hair growth rates of captive aye‐aye, red ruffed, and black‐and‐white ruffed lemurs5
The gap in technology for visitor experience in a zoo: A case study in Indonesia5
Survey of current group demographics and management practices of bachelor groups of western lowland gorillas (Gorilla gorilla gorilla) across North America5
Variable digestibility of captive northern greater galagos (Otolemur garnettii) fed experimental “frugivorous” and “invertebrate” diets5
UV irradiance effects on komodo dragon (Varanus komodoensis) vitamin D3, egg production, and behavior: A case study5
Dusky Gopher Frog (Lithobates sevosus) Repatriation at a Reintroduction Site Through Zoo‐Led Captive‐Release Efforts5
Sex determination by ultrasonography prior to artificial breeding of the pufferfish Arothron manilensis (Tetraodontiformes, Tetraodontidae)5
Effects of Random Feeding Schedule on Pacing in Asiatic Lions (Panthera leo persicus)4
Trends in Reptile Holdings Across UK Zoos: Identification of the Factors Responsible for Declining Numbers of Venomous Snake4
Prevalence of regurgitation and reingestion and occurrence of coprophagy in the North American AZA Gorilla (Gorilla gorilla gorilla) population4
Single or repeated immunization against GnRH fails to completely abolish spermatogenesis in dwarf bucks (Capra hircus)4
Behavioral development of a captive polar bear (Ursus maritimus) cub in the maternal den4
Management of intraspecific aggression in two bull giraffes (Giraffa camelopardalis ssp. rothschildi)4
Institutional networks in cooperative population management: Exploring patterns in transfer fulfillment4
Serial ultrasonographic measurements of fetal parameters over three successive pregnancies in a captive Eastern black‐and‐white colobus monkey (Colobus guereza)4
Facilitating behavior change: Introducing the Transtheoretical Model of Behavior Change as a conservation psychology framework and tool for practitioners4
Genetic diversity and structure of captive gentoo penguin populations in Japan4
Never be mute about bird welfare: Swanning around with environmental enrichment4
Vaginal foreign bodies in six nonhuman primates with underlying pathological conditions4
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Ultrasonographic and radiographic evaluation of gestation in golden lanceheads (Bothrops insularis) in ex situ breeding programs4
Growth Rates and Sexual Size Dimorphism in Bothrops jararacussu in Captivity (Viperidae, Crotalinae)4
A comparison of staff presence and signage on zoo visitor behavior3
Optimal Weight Loss of Pink Pigeon (Nesoenas mayeri) Eggs During Incubation3
Do African Savanna Elephants (Loxodonta africana) Show Interspecific Social Long‐Term Memory for Their Zoo Keepers?3
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Evoking empathy—An overlooked role of animal statues in zoos3
Comparison between concentration and type of intracellular cryoprotectants and the presence of sucrose for cryobanks of somatic cells derived from captive Pumas3
Husbandry conditions of spotted ratfish (Hydrolagus colliei, Chimaeriformes) in aquaria for successful embryonic development and long‐term survival of juveniles3
Body mass and growth rates in captive chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes) cared for in African wildlife sanctuaries, zoological institutions, and research facilities3
Noninvasive Assessment of Stress and Reproduction in Captive Lions (Panthera leo) Using Fecal Hormone Analysis3
The historical development of zoo elephant survivorship3
UVB‐emitting LEDs for reptile lighting: Identifying the risks of nonsolar UV spectra3
Factors affecting captive female giraffe stress response: Male presence, small enclosure, and low temperature3
Positive Correlation Between Fecal Estrogen and Glucocorticoid Metabolites in a Female Clouded Leopard3
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Wild origins and mitochondrial genetic diversity of Angolan Colobus monkeys (Colobus angolensis) in AZA‐accredited zoos and its implications for ex situ population management3
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Investigating the Welfare of Zoo‐Housed Cryptoprocta ferox: Behavioral Observations and Hormonal Profiling3
Predictors of testosterone in zoo‐managed male African elephants (Loxodonta Africana)3
Insights Into the Reproduction and Maturity of the Spinetail Devil Ray (Mobula mobular)3
Age‐Related Differences in Gut Microbiome and Fecal Metabolome of Captive African Penguins (Spheniscus demersus)3
Effects of Feeding Graded Levels of Gelatin Content on Growth, Feed Utilization and Health Status in Head‐Started Leatherback Sea Turtles (Dermochelys coriacea)2
Incorporating the Enclosure MonitoR Use (EMU) App to ZooMonitor Observations Technical Report2
Current Knowledge on Craniodental Anatomy and Dental Pathology in Golden Snub‐Nosed Monkeys (Rhinopithecus roxellana): A Comparative Review2
Traumatic telson avulsion and attempted external stabilization in Atlantic horseshoe crabs (Limulus polyphemus)2
Residual tissue magnesium concentration in jellyfish (Aurelia aurita and Cassiopea andromeda) following magnesium chloride euthanasia2
Liver and Let Die? A Retrospective Analysis of Secretarybird Mortality in European Zoos2
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Cover: Zoo Biology, Volume 40 Issue 5 September/October 20212
Examining Paternal Care in Captive Sumatran and Hybrid Orangutans2
The effects of Zoo Lights on animal welfare: A case study of great Indian hornbills at Denver Zoo2
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Reasons for unfulfilled breeding and transfer recommendations in zoos and aquariums2
How was genetic diversity transferred with translocations from ex situ to in situ? A case study of the European mink translocation to Hiiumaa Island in Estonia2
Losing the forest for the tree? On the wisdom of subpopulation management2
Deep Dive Into Noninvasive Biometrics: A Pilot Journey Using Stereo‐Video in a Public Aquarium2
Immunocontraception of male and female giraffes using the GnRH vaccine Improvac®2
Genetic diversity and relatedness in captive collared peccariesDicotyles tajacu(Linnaeus, 1758) (Cetartiodactyla: Tayassuidae) estimated by microsatellite genotyping using high‐throughput seque2
Furred and feathered friends: How attached are zookeepers to the animals in their care?2
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Quantifying animals' perception of environmental predictability using anticipatory behavior2
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Proposal and Validation of a Body Condition Score System for the Evaluation of Energy Reserves in the Long‐Snouted Seahorse Hippocampus reidi (Ginsburg, 1933)2
Sonification of Genomic Data to Represent Genetic Load in Zoo Populations2
Impact of female contraception for population management on behavior and social interactions in a captive troop of Guinea baboons (Papio papio)2
Food‐related substrate preference in juveniles seastar Echinaster (Othilia) brasiliensis (Müller & Troschel,1842) in captivity2
Hatching Plasticity in Captive‐Bred Pickersgill's Reed Frog, Hyperolius pickersgilli (Raw 1982)2
Reproductive potential and implant loss in female hamadryas baboons (Papio hamadryas) previously contracepted with melengestrol acetate contraceptive implants at AZA institutions2
Zoos and amphibian conservation: Evaluating the impact of “The Year of The Frog” Campaign2
Seasonality, Social Structure and Age Predict Conspecific Aggression in Captive Breeding Southern Ground‐Hornbills (Bucorvus leadbeateri)2
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Effects of a modern exhibit design on captive tiger welfare2
Starting From Scratch: Husbandry Techniques to Establish the First Population of 'Akikiki (Oreomystis bairdi) in Human Care Using Wild‐Collected Eggs2
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(Very) long‐term transport of Silurus glanis, Carcharhinus melanopterus, Scomber colias, Trachurus picturatus, Polyprion americanus, Rhinoptera marmoratus, Salmo 2
Reproductive suppression of giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis) under managed care using a GnRH immunological product2
Territorial vocalization patterns of captive Asiatic lions (Panthera leo persica) in the middle of winter at high latitude2
Differing animal welfare conceptions and what they mean for the future of zoos and aquariums, insights from an animal welfare audit1
The fate and movements of aquarium‐released giant trevally Caranx ignobilis inferred from acoustic telemetry1
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Dietary lutein supplementation improves immunity and antioxidant status of captive Indian leopards (Panthera fusca)1
Captive Breeding Reveals Insights Into the Ecology and Reproductive Biology of 11 Little‐Known Malagasy Frog Species1
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Using social network analysis to inform on the process of one‐male‐unit formation of hamadryas baboons (Papio hamadryas) in captivity1
The use of infrared thermography to noninvasively measure the surface temperature of polar bears during bouts of social play1
Ex situ breeding programs benefit from science‐based cooperative management1
Optimizing captive short‐beaked echidna (Tachyglossus aculeatus) fecal sample identification and hormonal analysis1
The perception of felid welfare by zookeepers in North America and the implications for zoo managers1
Diagnosis of Menopause in a Captive Sumatran Orangutan (Pongo abelii)1
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Evaluation of social compatibility in an all‐male group of chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes) by means of social network analysis1
Assessing the impact of environmental enrichment on behavior in understudied armadillo species: A case study1
Endoscopy and rectal enema for fecal collection in wild sea turtles (Chelonia mydas, Eretmochelys imbricata) in a field setting1
Backcrossing as a species restoration technique1
Effect of photobiomodulation therapy as a multimodal approach to treatment of dermal abrasions in cownose rays (Rhinoptera bonasus)1
Weight management towards physiological and behavioral wellbeing for chimpanzees living under human care1
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Wild Encounters: Analyzing Human–Animal Interactions in British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums Facilities1
Antillean manatee calves in captive rehabilitation change vocal behavior in anticipation of feeding1
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Quantifying Use of Elevated Surfaces for Climbing Sichuan Takins (Budorcas taxicolor) in Human Care1
Influence of institutional attributes on fulfillment of transfer and breeding recommendations in zoos and aquariums1
Composition of White Rhinoceros Colostrum and Changes During Early Lactation to Mature Milk1
Weight as an indicator of enclosure suitability in Livingstone's fruit bats (Pteropus livingstonii)1
Can you dig it? The impact of a movable substrate “dig pit” on naked mole rat (Heterocephalus glaber) behavior and welfare1
Five psychological principles of codesigning conservation with (not for) communities1
Egg Windowing and Plastic Culture System in Caiman latirostris Embryos, Improving Hatching Success and Offer Potential Management Applications1
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Validation of an enzyme immunoassay for measurement of fecal dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate in gibbons and siamangs1
Exploring Serum Ferritin's Connection to the Acute Phase Response in Zoo‐Managed African Rhinoceroses1
Do not disturb: Visitors' effect on the behavior and welfare of female and male big cats in zoos1
Comparison of blood leptin and vitamin E and blood and adipose fatty acid compositions in wild and captive populations of critically endangered Vancouver Island marmots (Marmota vancouverensis)1
Developmental life stages of the Pickersgill's reed frog (Hyperolius pickersgilli) in an ex‐situ environment at Johannesburg Zoo's captive breeding facility, South Africa1
Ejaculate characteristics over seasons in five species of lancehead pitvipers (Bothrops spp) kept in captivity1
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Larger Than Life? Body Mass Records of Zoo‐Managed Giant Anteaters (Myrmecophaga tridactyla)1
Distinguishing mobility and immobility when establishing species‐specific activity budgets: A case study with gorillas (Gorilla berengei berengei and Gorilla gorilla gorilla)1
From left to right all through the night: Characteristics of lying rest in zoo elephants1
Male elephant management in AZA institutions: Current status and priorities for the future1
Breaking the spell: Changes in the behavior of two zoo‐kept tigers (Panthera tigris) after exposure to a distinct feast‐and‐fast feeding regime1
Dither: A unifying model of the effects of visitor numbers on zoo animal behavior0
An Analysis of Welfare Standards Within Tiger (Panthera tigris) Facilities in Thailand0
You “R/R” What You Eat: Effects of High‐Fiber, Low‐Starch Diet Change on Regurgitation and Reingestion and Coprophagy in Zoo‐Housed Gorillas0
Helping hands: Humans as surrogate nest‐helpers for White‐crested Laughingthrush (Garrulax leucolophus) at the National Aviary0
Elephant Gestation: Insights Into Idiopathic Abortions and Stillbirth0
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Venous blood gas and lactate values in adult giraffe trained for voluntary jugular phlebotomy0
Things Are Not Always What They Seem: Combining Multiple Approaches to Understand Possible Impacts of Visitors on a Zoo‐Housed Francois Langur0
First successful head‐start program of leatherback sea turtles (Dermochelys coriacea) in Thailand and proposed dietary strategy0
Daytime spatial relationships in a family group of black rhinoceros Diceros bicornis at the Hiroshima City Asa Zoological Park, Japan0
Historical development of the survivorship of zoo rhinoceroses—A comparative historical analysis0
Diagnosing gastric ulcers in bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops sp.) using gastroscopy and cytology0
Behavioral and Physiological Responses of Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) and Giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis sp.) During After‐Hour Events at the Oregon Zoo0
Suspected Case of Persistent Thiamin Deficiency in a Hand‐Reared Caribou Calf0
Connecting workplace attachment and pro‐environmental behaviors in zoo and aquarium professionals0
Psychological and social well‐being of bony fishes in zoos and aquariums0
Dietary protein requirement for captive juvenile green turtles (Chelonia mydas)0
Fecal microbiota transplants modulate the gut microbiome of a two‐toed sloth (Choloepus didactylus)0
Bridging conservation across the ex situ‐in situ spectrum: Insights into the reproductive ecology of the threatened narrow‐headed gartersnake (Thamnophis rufipunctatus)0
Anesthesia and humane euthanasia methods for king worm larvae (Zophobas morio)0
Conservation psychology and the legacy of Carol Saunders for zoo and aquarium programs, networks, practices, and exhibits0
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Postoccupancy evaluation of staff, visitors, and three species of animals in a zoo setting0
Successful assisted rearing and reintegration of a blue wildebeest calf into a managed herd prior to weaning0
Visitors and observers otter‐ly influence the behavior and enclosure use of zoo‐housed giant otters0
Wing condition does not negatively impact time budget, enclosure usage, or social bonds in a flock of both full‐winged and flight‐restrained greater flamingos0
Exploring the behaviors and social preferences of a large, multigenerational herd of zoo‐housed southern white rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum simum)0
Impacts of Chopped Food on Primate Behavior Are Not Clear Cut. A Case Study on Zoo‐Housed Ring‐Tailed Lemurs0
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Radiological Landmarks as an Aid in the Interpretation of Rodent Skull Extra‐Oral Projections0
Forest access restores foraging and ranging behavior in captive sifakas0
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Moving Toward Evidence‐Based Care: Measuring Preferences in Zoo‐Housed Aquatic Turtles Using 24‐h Remote Monitoring0
The Role of Somatic Cell Synchronization in Nuclear Transfer and Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells for Wild Felids0
Putting zoo animal cancer into perspective0
Staff perceptions of COVID‐19 impacts on wildlife conservation at a zoological institution0
A new candling procedure for thick and opaque eggs and its application to avian conservation management0
Estimating the total length of Mekong giant catfish, Pangasianodon gigas, in an aquarium via stereo‐video shooting and direct linear transformation0
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Investigation and Treatment of Infertility in a Female Black Rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis)0
Behavior of Rio Sao Francisco Piranhas in Response to Changes in Space and Density0
Future Aviary Design: The Science of Circular Flight Aviaries for Avian Welfare0
Conservation psychology: The future of conservation built upon a legacy0
Cover: Zoo Biology, Volume 43 Issue 4 July/August 20240
Female long‐term sperm storage results in viable offspring in the Himalayan Mountain Pitviper, Ovophis monticola0
Growth and Mortality of Zoo‐Reared Ozark Hellbenders, Cryptobranchus alleganiensis bishopi (Grobman 1943)0
Assessing the effect of interpretation design traits on zoo visitor engagement0
Evaluation and Ultrasonographic Validation of the Body Condition Score in Giant Anteaters (Myrmecophaga tridactyla Linnaeus, 1758)0
Effects of honey locust seed pods on the behavior and nutrient intake of zoo‐housed François langurs and prehensile‐tailed porcupines0
A perspective on ungulate management and welfare assessment across the traditional zoo to large landscape spectrum0
Cover: Zoo Biology, Volume 43 Issue 6 November/December 20240
A Portable Fluid Administration System for Prolonged Intravenous Fluid Administration in Subadult and Adult White Rhinoceroses (Ceratotherium simum)0
It's a sign: Animal welfare and zoo type are predictors of animal identification signage usage and quality at zoo exhibits0
Intake and digestibility of two diets for nine‐banded armadillos (Dasypus novemcinctus: Linnaeus, 1758) kept under human care0
‘Walking the talk’: Applying community‐based social marketing to a pilot food waste programme at Lincoln Park Zoo0
Thirty years of conservation breeding: Assessing the genetic diversity of captive Livingstone's fruit bats0
Behavior of polar bear (Ursus maritimus) cubs post‐den emergence at the Detroit Zoo0
American alligator (Alligator mississippiensis) weight gain in captivity and implications for captive reptile body condition0
A Fracture in the Proximal Pastern Bone of a Free‐Roaming Giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis giraffa) Under Field Conditions0
Rearing density and food variety impact growth, development, and survival of larvae in the declining amphibian, Pseudacris maculata0
Luteal phase length, endometrial edema, and behavior differentiate post‐ovulatory events in a giant panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca)0
Genetic Characterization of Captive South American Fur Seals in Japan Based on Mitochondrial and Microsatellite DNA Analyses0
Don't use it? Don't lose it! Why active use is not required for stimuli, resources or “enrichments” to have welfare value0
The Palearctic blackfly Simulium equinum (Diptera: Simuliidae) as a biting pest of captive nyala antelopes (Tragelaphus angasii)0
Evidence for seasonal shift in the reproduction of Aldabra giant tortoises (Aldabrachelys gigantea) in managed care in the Northern hemisphere compared to the natural habitat in the Southern he0
An insight into vitamin E and lipid nutrition of the plains‐wanderer Pedionomus torquatus0
New insights into dietary management of polar bears (Ursus maritimus) and brown bears (U. arctos)0
About pace: How variations in method and definition affect quantification of pacing in bears0
Individualized Use of Signature Whistles by Bottlenose Dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) During an Introduction0
Steroid Hormone Metabolite Levels in European Minks: Implications for the Conservation of a Threatened Species0
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Behavior and adrenal physiology of Magellanic penguins (Spheniscus magellanicus) serving as ambassador animals0
The initial steps toward the formation of somatic tissue banks and cell cultures derived from captive Antillean manatee (Trichechus manatus manatus) skin biopsies0
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Breeding season behaviors of captive tawny frogmouth (Podargus strigoides) pairs0
Facultative parthenogenesis discovered for the first time in Jamaican boa (Chilabothrus subflavus) using novel microsatellite markers0
Stakeholder Perspectives Regarding Captive Marine Mammals—How Can We Compromise?0
What Makes a Mother? Investigating Maternal Success in Ex Situ Cheetahs0
Sexual dimorphism in Louisiana pine snakes (Pituophis ruthveni)0
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Monitoring the world‐oldest zoo‐housed male giant panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca): A case‐study on pathway utilization0
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Adapting conservation breeding techniques using a data‐driven approach to restore the ‘Alalā (Hawaiian crow, Corvus hawaiiensis)0
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Using qualitative behavior assessment to investigate the effect of tourist presence on the welfare in captive tigers (Panthera tigris) in three tourism facilities in Thailand0
Visitor engagement with zoo staff and interpretive demonstrations increases visitor stay time in two free‐flight aviaries0
Keeper effect: Animals are more active in the presence of their caretakers0
Variation in Diet and Leafy Browse Offerings Among Colobus Monkeys (Colobus spp.) and Langurs (Trachypithecus spp.) in AZA Facilities0
Measuring the effectiveness of using rangers to deliver a behavior change campaign on sustainable palm oil in a UK zoo0
First successful artificial insemination of the endangered Louisiana pinesnake, Pituophis ruthveni0
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