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 2021-04-01 to 2025-04-01.)
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Steroid Hormone Metabolite Levels in European Minks: Implications for the Conservation of a Threatened Species26
“The influence of olfactory enrichment on the behavior of two captive New World primates: Black‐capped capuchin (Sapajus apella) and common marmoset (Callithrix jacchus)”25
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Conservation psychology strategies for collaborative planning and impact evaluation12
Anesthesia and humane euthanasia methods for king worm larvae (Zophobas morio)12
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Insights Into the Reproduction and Maturity of the Spinetail Devil Ray (Mobula mobular)11
Population genetics of wild and captive Trachemysvenusta (Gray, 1856) (Reptilia: Emydidae) in the Usumacinta river basin in Mexico11
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Captive rearing of orphaned African wild dogs (Lycaon pictus) in Namibia: A case study11
Optimizing captive short‐beaked echidna (Tachyglossus aculeatus) fecal sample identification and hormonal analysis10
Ultraviolet light alters experimental aquarium water microbial communities10
Individual and community‐level impacts of the unarmed all‐women Black Mamba Anti‐Poaching Unit10
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Nest quality predicts the probability of egg loss in the critically endangered ʻAlalā (Corvus hawaiiensis)8
The Use of Gonadotropin Releasing Hormone to Manage Intraspecific Agonism in a Coalition of Male Lions (Panthera leo)7
Evoking empathy—An overlooked role of animal statues in zoos7
Furred and feathered friends: How attached are zookeepers to the animals in their care?7
Artificial incubation and hand‐rearing of Superb Bird‐of‐paradise(Lophorina superba)7
Weight as an indicator of enclosure suitability in Livingstone's fruit bats (Pteropus livingstonii)7
Review of threatened Malagasy freshwater fishes in zoos and aquaria: The necessity of an ex situ conservation network—A call for action7
Animal‐human two‐shot images: Their out‐of‐context interpretation and the implications for zoo and conservation settings6
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Social introductions of multiple groups of dwarf mongooses (Helogaleparvula)6
Behavior of Rio Sao Francisco Piranhas in Response to Changes in Space and Density6
Predictors of testosterone in zoo‐managed male African elephants (Loxodonta Africana)6
Breeding season behaviors of captive tawny frogmouth (Podargus strigoides) pairs5
Factors affecting captive female giraffe stress response: Male presence, small enclosure, and low temperature5
Bioacoustics as a tool to monitor the estrus cycle in a female slow loris (Nycticebus sp.)5
Milk composition of white rhinoceros over lactation and comparison with other Perissodactyla5
Positive Correlation Between Fecal Estrogen and Glucocorticoid Metabolites in a Female Clouded Leopard5
Colony composition and nutrient analysis of Polyrhachis dives ants, a natural prey of the Chinese pangolin (Manis pentadactyla)5
Ambassador Animals Do Not Have a Clear Effect on Visitor Conservation Knowledge and Attitudes Toward Exotic Pets at a Zoo Exhibit5
Distinguishing mobility and immobility when establishing species‐specific activity budgets: A case study with gorillas (Gorilla berengei berengei and Gorilla gorilla gorilla)5
Case study: Visual barriers reduce pacing in captive tigers5
Behavior and adrenal physiology of Magellanic penguins (Spheniscus magellanicus) serving as ambassador animals5
Influence of institutional attributes on fulfillment of transfer and breeding recommendations in zoos and aquariums5
Enrichment devices for green turtles (Chelonia mydas) reared in captivity programs4
Historical development of the survivorship of zoo rhinoceroses—A comparative historical analysis4
Costs and benefits of living in a vegetated, compared with non‐vegetated, enclosure in male Japanese macaques (Macaca fuscata)4
Increasing animal cognition research in zoos4
The Provision of Browse and Its Impacts on the Health and Welfare of Animals at the Zoo: A Review4
Cover: Zoo Biology, Volume 43 Issue 4 July/August 20244
Fecal microbiota transplants modulate the gut microbiome of a two‐toed sloth (Choloepus didactylus)4
Mortality trends for five species of macropods from a single institution from 1995 to 20164
What is the role of the studbook in zoo and aquarium research?4
Husbandry conditions of spotted ratfish (Hydrolagus colliei, Chimaeriformes) in aquaria for successful embryonic development and long‐term survival of juveniles4
Suspected Case of Persistent Thiamin Deficiency in a Hand‐Reared Caribou Calf4
Effect of Carcass Feeds on Feeding Behavior and Social Interactions in Zoo‐Based African Wild Dogs (Lycaon pictus)4
A preliminary global investigation into potential impacts on successful captive breeding for two species of Rhyticeros hornbill4
Radiological Landmarks as an Aid in the Interpretation of Rodent Skull Extra‐Oral Projections4
Intake and digestibility of two diets for nine‐banded armadillos (Dasypus novemcinctus: Linnaeus, 1758) kept under human care4
Developmental life stages of the Pickersgill's reed frog (Hyperolius pickersgilli) in an ex‐situ environment at Johannesburg Zoo's captive breeding facility, South Africa4
Diagnosis of Menopause in a Captive Sumatran Orangutan (Pongo abelii)4
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The use of infrared thermography to noninvasively measure the surface temperature of polar bears during bouts of social play3
Conservation psychology: The future of conservation built upon a legacy3
Strategies for establishing and using genome resource banks to protect genetic diversity in conservation breeding programs3
Case study: Modifying repetitive behavior in a polar bear (Ursus maritimus)3
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Backcrossing as a species restoration technique3
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Exploration of cultural norms and behavioural beliefs about zoo animal behaviour, welfare, ethics and husbandry practices in a sample of the international zoo community3
Dither: A unifying model of the effects of visitor numbers on zoo animal behavior3
Playful mouth‐to‐mouth interactions of belugas (Delphinapterus leucas) in managed care3
The perception of felid welfare by zookeepers in North America and the implications for zoo managers3
Documenting nocturnal activity of dragon‐headed katydids (Lesina blanchardi) under artificial light3
Impacts of the COVID‐19 pandemic on population management in AZA3
First natural breeding of the endangered dusky gopher frog (Lithobates sevosus) in captivity3
Free‐ranging Southern anteater mating behavior: Contribution to Tamandua natural history3
Keeper effect: Animals are more active in the presence of their caretakers3
Ants (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) and termites (Blattodea: Termitoidae) in the diet of wild white‐bellied pangolin (Phataginus tricuspis) in forest‐savanna habitats of Cameroon2
A novel protocol for three‐dimensional mapping of sand tiger shark (Carcharias taurus) enclosure use in aquaria: Implications for management2
Breaking the spell: Changes in the behavior of two zoo‐kept tigers (Panthera tigris) after exposure to a distinct feast‐and‐fast feeding regime2
Sex identification of birds in Taipei Zoo2
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Challenges of devising a milk recipe in a hand‐reared hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius)2
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Comparing the effectiveness of flagship species in zoo interpretation videos involving dialogic‐based narrative approaches2
Seasonality, Social Structure and Age Predict Conspecific Aggression in Captive Breeding Southern Ground‐Hornbills (Bucorvus leadbeateri)2
Measuring the effectiveness of using rangers to deliver a behavior change campaign on sustainable palm oil in a UK zoo2
From left to right all through the night: Characteristics of lying rest in zoo elephants2
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The Zone Overlap Index: A new measure of shared resource use in the zoo2
Wing condition does not negatively impact time budget, enclosure usage, or social bonds in a flock of both full‐winged and flight‐restrained greater flamingos2
Rearing density and food variety impact growth, development, and survival of larvae in the declining amphibian, Pseudacris maculata2
Genetic diversity and relatedness in captive collared peccariesDicotyles tajacu(Linnaeus, 1758) (Cetartiodactyla: Tayassuidae) estimated by microsatellite genotyping using high‐throughput seque2
Monitoring the world‐oldest zoo‐housed male giant panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca): A case‐study on pathway utilization2
Cover: Zoo Biology, Volume 43 Issue 6 November/December 20242
Successful assisted rearing and reintegration of a blue wildebeest calf into a managed herd prior to weaning2
A cross‐over dietary intervention in captive cheetahs (Acinonyx jubatus): Investigating the effects of glycine supplementation on blood parameters2
Dietary lutein supplementation improves immunity and antioxidant status of captive Indian leopards (Panthera fusca)2
Effect of photobiomodulation therapy as a multimodal approach to treatment of dermal abrasions in cownose rays (Rhinoptera bonasus)2
An evaluation of DNA sample source and molecular markers to determine gender in the short‐beaked echidna (Tachyglossus aculeatus)2
Residual tissue magnesium concentration in jellyfish (Aurelia aurita and Cassiopea andromeda) following magnesium chloride euthanasia2
Sex determination by ultrasonography prior to artificial breeding of the pufferfish Arothron manilensis (Tetraodontiformes, Tetraodontidae)2
Genetic Characterization of Captive South American Fur Seals in Japan Based on Mitochondrial and Microsatellite DNA Analyses2
A Portable Fluid Administration System for Prolonged Intravenous Fluid Administration in Subadult and Adult White Rhinoceroses (Ceratotherium simum)2
Larger Than Life? Body Mass Records of Zoo‐Managed Giant Anteaters (Myrmecophaga tridactyla)2
Tandem spawning and development in the African freshwater pufferfish Tetraodon schoutedeni1
It's a sign: Animal welfare and zoo type are predictors of animal identification signage usage and quality at zoo exhibits1
Ensiling of maple leaves and its use in winter nutrition of mantled guereza (Colobus guereza)1
Diagnosing gastric ulcers in bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops sp.) using gastroscopy and cytology1
UV irradiance effects on komodo dragon (Varanus komodoensis) vitamin D3, egg production, and behavior: A case study1
The gap in technology for visitor experience in a zoo: A case study in Indonesia1
The role of zoological institutions in a changing world: A review of the ark and beyond: The evolution of zoo and aquarium conservationBen A.Minteer,JaneMaienschein, andJames B.CollinsChicago, 1
Deep Dive Into Noninvasive Biometrics: A Pilot Journey Using Stereo‐Video in a Public Aquarium1
Connecting workplace attachment and pro‐environmental behaviors in zoo and aquarium professionals1
Zoos and amphibian conservation: Evaluating the impact of “The Year of The Frog” Campaign1
Wearing the devil down: Rate of tooth wear varies between wild and captive Tasmanian devils1
Seasonal differences in hair growth rates of captive aye‐aye, red ruffed, and black‐and‐white ruffed lemurs1
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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 Estonia1
Magnesium concentration influences size and pulse rate in the upside‐down jellyfish, Cassiopea andromeda1
Effect of four eggshell repair materials on weight loss during incubation of white leghorn chicken eggs1
Survey of current group demographics and management practices of bachelor groups of western lowland gorillas (Gorilla gorilla gorilla) across North America1
Using qualitative behavior assessment to investigate the effect of tourist presence on the welfare in captive tigers (Panthera tigris) in three tourism facilities in Thailand1
Reproductive potential and implant loss in female hamadryas baboons (Papio hamadryas) previously contracepted with melengestrol acetate contraceptive implants at AZA institutions1
Postoccupancy evaluation of staff, visitors, and three species of animals in a zoo setting1
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Liver and Let Die? A Retrospective Analysis of Secretarybird Mortality in European Zoos1
Moving Toward Evidence‐Based Care: Measuring Preferences in Zoo‐Housed Aquatic Turtles Using 24‐h Remote Monitoring1
Can you dig it? The impact of a movable substrate “dig pit” on naked mole rat (Heterocephalus glaber) behavior and welfare1
Dusky Gopher Frog (Lithobates sevosus) Repatriation at a Reintroduction Site Through Zoo‐Led Captive‐Release Efforts1
Female long‐term sperm storage results in viable offspring in the Himalayan Mountain Pitviper, Ovophis monticola1
Food‐related substrate preference in juveniles seastar Echinaster (Othilia) brasiliensis (Müller & Troschel,1842) in captivity1
Conservation psychology and the legacy of Carol Saunders for zoo and aquarium programs, networks, practices, and exhibits1
Impact of animal programming on children's attitudes toward local wildlife1
Validating the use of fecal glucocorticoid metabolite analysis to assess the adrenocortical activity of the zoo‐housed Sichuan takin (Budorcas taxicolor tibetana)1
Immunocontraception of male and female giraffes using the GnRH vaccine Improvac®1
Retrospective analysis of hibernation parameters and breeding success in captive Vancouver Island marmots (Marmota vancouverensis): 1997–20181
Adapting conservation breeding techniques using a data‐driven approach to restore the ‘Alalā (Hawaiian crow, Corvus hawaiiensis)1
In search of the optimal enrichment program for zoo‐housed animals1
Antillean manatee calves in captive rehabilitation change vocal behavior in anticipation of feeding1
American alligator (Alligator mississippiensis) weight gain in captivity and implications for captive reptile body condition1
Breeding history and husbandry of the Raggiana Bird‐of‐paradise (Paradisaea raggiana)1
Current Knowledge on Craniodental Anatomy and Dental Pathology in Golden Snub‐Nosed Monkeys (Rhinopithecus roxellana): A Comparative Review1
Thirty years of conservation breeding: Assessing the genetic diversity of captive Livingstone's fruit bats1
Traumatic telson avulsion and attempted external stabilization in Atlantic horseshoe crabs (Limulus polyphemus)1
Facultative parthenogenesis discovered for the first time in Jamaican boa (Chilabothrus subflavus) using novel microsatellite markers1
Variable digestibility of captive northern greater galagos (Otolemur garnettii) fed experimental “frugivorous” and “invertebrate” diets1
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Activity patterns and reproductive behavior of the Critically Endangered Bermuda skink (Plestiodon longirostris)1
Ex situ breeding programs benefit from science‐based cooperative management1
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Daytime spatial relationships in a family group of black rhinoceros Diceros bicornis at the Hiroshima City Asa Zoological Park, Japan1
Wild origins and mitochondrial genetic diversity of Angolan Colobus monkeys (Colobus angolensis) in AZA‐accredited zoos and its implications for ex situ population management0
A comparison of staff presence and signage on zoo visitor behavior0
Infant survival is significantly impacted by dam‐ and management‐related factors in zoo‐managed Eulemur populations0
Serial ultrasonographic measurements of fetal parameters over three successive pregnancies in a captive Eastern black‐and‐white colobus monkey (Colobus guereza)0
The Role of Somatic Cell Synchronization in Nuclear Transfer and Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells for Wild Felids0
Assessing saddle‐billed stork (Ephippiorhynchus senegalensis) pair‐bonds and breeding behavior using behavior observed during multiple breeding seasons0
Prevalence of regurgitation and reingestion and occurrence of coprophagy in the North American AZA Gorilla (Gorilla gorilla gorilla) population0
Visitor engagement with zoo staff and interpretive demonstrations increases visitor stay time in two free‐flight aviaries0
Effects of Random Feeding Schedule on Pacing in Asiatic Lions (Panthera leo persicus)0
About pace: How variations in method and definition affect quantification of pacing in bears0
Maximum longevity and juvenile mortality in zoo‐housed mangabeys0
Investigation and Treatment of Infertility in a Female Black Rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis)0
First successful artificial insemination of the endangered Louisiana pinesnake, Pituophis ruthveni0
Investigating the Welfare of Zoo‐Housed Cryptoprocta ferox: Behavioral Observations and Hormonal Profiling0
Ultrasonographic and radiographic evaluation of gestation in golden lanceheads (Bothrops insularis) in ex situ breeding programs0
Evaluation of social compatibility in an all‐male group of chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes) by means of social network analysis0
Forest access restores foraging and ranging behavior in captive sifakas0
Sentinel behavior in captive meerkats (Suricata suricatta)0
The fate and movements of aquarium‐released giant trevally Caranx ignobilis inferred from acoustic telemetry0
An Open‐Door Policy: How Removal of a Visual Barrier Improved Welfare in Zoo‐Housed Bald Eagles (Haliaeetus leucocephalus)0
Genetic diversity and structure of captive gentoo penguin populations in Japan0
The historical development of zoo elephant survivorship0
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(Very) long‐term transport of Silurus glanis, Carcharhinus melanopterus, Scomber colias, Trachurus picturatus, Polyprion americanus, Rhinoptera marmoratus, Salmo 0
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Management of intraspecific aggression in two bull giraffes (Giraffa camelopardalis ssp. rothschildi)0
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Understanding sociality and behavior change associated with a nesting event in a captive flock of great white pelicans0
Trends in Reptile Holdings Across UK Zoos: Identification of the Factors Responsible for Declining Numbers of Venomous Snake0
Optimal Weight Loss of Pink Pigeon (Nesoenas mayeri) Eggs During Incubation0
Egg Windowing and Plastic Culture System in Caiman latirostris Embryos, Improving Hatching Success and Offer Potential Management Applications0
Noninvasive Assessment of Stress and Reproduction in Captive Lions (Panthera leo) Using Fecal Hormone Analysis0
Estimating the total length of Mekong giant catfish, Pangasianodon gigas, in an aquarium via stereo‐video shooting and direct linear transformation0
Facilitating behavior change: Introducing the Transtheoretical Model of Behavior Change as a conservation psychology framework and tool for practitioners0
Facultative Parthenogenesis in a Zoo‐Held Northern Water Snake, Nerodia sipedon0
Psychological and social well‐being of bony fishes in zoos and aquariums0
Social networks research in ex situ populations: Patterns, trends, and future directions for conservation‐focused behavioral research0
Designing an assay to evaluate behavioral responses to opposite‐sex conspecifics in the endangered black‐footed ferret (Mustela nigripes)0
Putting zoo animal cancer into perspective0
Five psychological principles of codesigning conservation with (not for) communities0
Weight management towards physiological and behavioral wellbeing for chimpanzees living under human care0
Male elephant management in AZA institutions: Current status and priorities for the future0
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Variation in Diet and Leafy Browse Offerings Among Colobus Monkeys (Colobus spp.) and Langurs (Trachypithecus spp.) in AZA Facilities0
Maximizing the potential for living cell banks to contribute to global conservation priorities0
Quantifying animals' perception of environmental predictability using anticipatory behavior0
Egg Production, Egg Development, and Mortality of Zoo‐Bred Ozark Hellbenders (Cryptobranchus alleganiensis bishopi)0
Assessing the impact of environmental enrichment on behavior in understudied armadillo species: A case study0
Reproductive cycles of neotropical boid snakes evaluated by ultrasound0
Comparison between concentration and type of intracellular cryoprotectants and the presence of sucrose for cryobanks of somatic cells derived from captive Pumas0
Body mass and growth rates in captive chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes) cared for in African wildlife sanctuaries, zoological institutions, and research facilities0
Never be mute about bird welfare: Swanning around with environmental enrichment0
Validation of an enzyme immunoassay for measurement of fecal dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate in gibbons and siamangs0
Elephant Gestation: Insights Into Idiopathic Abortions and Stillbirth0
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Breeding history and husbandry of the Superb Bird‐of‐paradise (Lophorina superba)0
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Behavioral development of a captive polar bear (Ursus maritimus) cub in the maternal den0
Visitor attachment to dolphins during an interaction programme, are there implications to dolphin behavior?0
Endoscopy and rectal enema for fecal collection in wild sea turtles (Chelonia mydas, Eretmochelys imbricata) in a field setting0
Preliminary investigation of the effects of a concert on the behavior of zoo animals0
Knowledge‐based enrichment: Development of a novel enrichment device for captive chimpanzees0
Vaginal foreign bodies in six nonhuman primates with underlying pathological conditions0
Agonistic interactions and social behaviors in the Saharan Dorcas gazelle (Gazella dorcas neglecta): Using social network analysis to evaluate relationships and social structure in captive male0
Dietary protein requirement for captive juvenile green turtles (Chelonia mydas)0
Institutional networks in cooperative population management: Exploring patterns in transfer fulfillment0
You “R/R” What You Eat: Effects of High‐Fiber, Low‐Starch Diet Change on Regurgitation and Reingestion and Coprophagy in Zoo‐Housed Gorillas0
A perspective on ungulate management and welfare assessment across the traditional zoo to large landscape spectrum0
Reproductive suppression of giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis) under managed care using a GnRH immunological product0
The Palearctic blackfly Simulium equinum (Diptera: Simuliidae) as a biting pest of captive nyala antelopes (Tragelaphus angasii)0
New insights into dietary management of polar bears (Ursus maritimus) and brown bears (U. arctos)0
Do not disturb: Visitors' effect on the behavior and welfare of female and male big cats in zoos0
Luteal phase length, endometrial edema, and behavior differentiate post‐ovulatory events in a giant panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca)0
The initial steps toward the formation of somatic tissue banks and cell cultures derived from captive Antillean manatee (Trichechus manatus manatus) skin biopsies0
Development of genetic markers for reproductive management of toucans0
The effects of preformed vitamin A and provitamin A carotenoid supplementation on tadpoles of the poison frog Phyllobates vittatus0
Investigating food preference in zoo‐housed meerkats0
Differing animal welfare conceptions and what they mean for the future of zoos and aquariums, insights from an animal welfare audit0
Assessing the effect of interpretation design traits on zoo visitor engagement0
Social structure and habitat design affect the impact of a novel feeding enrichment for alligators0
The effects of anthropogenic noise on frogs housed on exhibit at a public aquarium0
Do African Savanna Elephants (Loxodonta africana) Show Interspecific Social Long‐Term Memory for Their Zoo Keepers?0
Sexual dimorphism in Louisiana pine snakes (Pituophis ruthveni)0
Cane toad (Rhinella marina) vitamin A, vitamin E, and carotenoid kinetics0
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The effects of Zoo Lights on animal welfare: A case study of great Indian hornbills at Denver Zoo0
Beyond inspiration: Translating zoo and aquarium experiences into conservation behavior0
UVB‐emitting LEDs for reptile lighting: Identifying the risks of nonsolar UV spectra0
Growth and Mortality of Zoo‐Reared Ozark Hellbenders, Cryptobranchus alleganiensis bishopi (Grobman 1943)0
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Single or repeated immunization against GnRH fails to completely abolish spermatogenesis in dwarf bucks (Capra hircus)0
Cutaneous concentrations of 7‐dehydrocholesterol in Hoffmann's two‐toed sloths (Choloepus hoffmanni) in managed care0
Addressing the raven food subsidy challenge by engaging restaurants to close their dumpsters0
The historical development of juvenile mortality and adult longevity in zoo‐kept carnivores0
An Analysis of Welfare Standards Within Tiger (Panthera tigris) Facilities in Thailand0
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