Zoo Biology

Papers
(The TQCC of Zoo Biology is 2. 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
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
What is the role of the studbook in zoo and aquarium research?10
Comparing the effectiveness of flagship species in zoo interpretation videos involving dialogic‐based narrative approaches9
Sex identification of birds in Taipei Zoo9
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
Effects of Substrate Provision and Associated Cleaning Practices on Welfare Indicators in Eastern Long‐Nosed Vipers (Vipera ammodytes meridionalis) During Growth and Development7
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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
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
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
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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Effects of a modern exhibit design on captive tiger welfare2
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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
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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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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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
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
Cover: Zoo Biology, Volume 40 Issue 5 September/October 20212
Quantifying animals' perception of environmental predictability using anticipatory behavior2
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