Exploring the behaviors and social preferences of a large, multigenerational herd of zoo-housed southern white rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum simum) [0.03%]
大型圈养南部白犀牛种群的行为和社会偏好研究
Brett Williams,Jennifer Campbell,Corinne Kendall et al.
Brett Williams et al.
The zoo-housed southern white rhinoceros (SWR) population is of special concern due to their lack of consistent breeding success. An enhanced understanding of SWR social preferences could better inform management planning by promoting natur...
Don't use it? Don't lose it! Why active use is not required for stimuli, resources or "enrichments" to have welfare value [0.03%]
用还是不用？论环境刺激、资源或“丰富度”的福利价值并不取决于动物是否主动使用它们
Samuel Decker,J Michelle Lavery,Georgia J Mason
Samuel Decker
Current frameworks for designing and evaluating good enclosures and "enrichments" typically focus on animals' active interactions with these features. This has undoubtedly improved the welfare of zoo-housed animals over the last 30 years or...
Behavioral development of a captive polar bear (Ursus maritimus) cub in the maternal den [0.03%]
圈养北极熊(Ursus maritimus)幼仔在母兽窝穴中的行为发育
Kylen N Gartland,Mary K Humbyrd,Betsie Meister et al.
Kylen N Gartland et al.
Two female polar bear (Ursus maritimus) cubs were born to mother Suka at the Detroit Zoo on November 17, 2020. One cub (Laerke) was hand-reared out of medical necessity, while the other cub (Astra) was mother-reared. Using audio-equipped vi...
Visitors and observers otter-ly influence the behavior and enclosure use of zoo-housed giant otters [0.03%]
游客和观察者对动物园里巨型河 otter 行为和围栏使用行为的影响
James E Brereton,Edward M L Jones,Connor McMillan et al.
James E Brereton et al.
The potential impact of human presence on captive animal behavior has recently been the focus of considerable research interest, especially following 2020 and 2021 periods of enforced closure as a result of COVID-19 opening restrictions. It...
Free-ranging Southern anteater mating behavior: Contribution to Tamandua natural history [0.03%]
自由活动的南方食蚁兽交配行为：对Tamandua自然史的贡献
Alessandra Bertassoni,Mariana L Catapani,Mariana Landis
Alessandra Bertassoni
Observing behavior in wild Southern Anteaters (Tamandua tetradactyla) allows Xenarthran researchers to gain perspective on natural history of this neotropical scansorial species. We describe the use of the prehensile tail to facilitate copu...
Exploration of cultural norms and behavioural beliefs about zoo animal behaviour, welfare, ethics and husbandry practices in a sample of the international zoo community [0.03%]
国际动物园社区中关于动物园动物行为、福利、伦理和饲养实践的文化规范和行为信念的探索
Heather Bacon,Catriona Bell,Cathy M Dwyer et al.
Heather Bacon et al.
Beliefs influence the intentions of people to behave in certain ways towards animals. This study presents survey responses from 237 people working in zoos in China and Europe and describes their demographic characteristics. It explores thei...
Flock size and structure influence reproductive success in four species of flamingo in 540 captive populations worldwide [0.03%]
群体规模和结构影响全球540个火烈鸟种群中四种火烈鸟的繁殖成功率
Andrew Mooney,J Andrew Teare,Johanna Staerk et al.
Andrew Mooney et al.
As global wildlife populations continue to decline, the health and sustainability of ex situ populations in zoos and aquariums have become increasingly important. However, the majority of managed ex situ populations are not meeting sustaina...
Fecal microbiota transplants modulate the gut microbiome of a two-toed sloth (Choloepus didactylus) [0.03%]
粪便微生物移植改变两趾树懒(Choloepus didactylus)的肠道微生物群
Piper R Thacher,Erin L Kendrick,Michael Maslanka et al.
Piper R Thacher et al.
The microbes inhabiting an animal's gastrointestinal tracts, collectively known as the gut microbiome, are vital to animal health and wellbeing. For animals experiencing gut distress or infection, modulation of the gut microbiome, for examp...
Tandem spawning and development in the African freshwater pufferfish Tetraodon schoutedeni [0.03%]
非洲淡水河豚鱼Tetraodon schoutedeni的连续产卵和发育过程
Kazuyuki Momota,Hiroyuki Doi,Hiroshi Obata et al.
Kazuyuki Momota et al.
To advance breeding techniques for the African freshwater pufferfish Tetraodon schoutedeni and observe tandem spawning closely, we monitored the reproduction of captive individuals. Eight spawning sessions (stable water temperature 24-25°C...
Designing an assay to evaluate behavioral responses to opposite-sex conspecifics in the endangered black-footed ferret (Mustela nigripes) [0.03%]
设计一种测定方法来评估濒危物种黑足鼬(Mustela nigripes)对异性同种动物的行为反应
Emily J Potratz,Joel S Brown,Michelle L Rafacz et al.
Emily J Potratz et al.
The endangered black-footed ferret (ferret; Mustela nigripes) is a North American carnivore that is actively managed to reestablish self-sustaining wild populations. Behavioral abnormalities have been reported in the breeding program and ma...