Is the natural UV zone important for successful captive propagation of the Panther Chameleon (Furcifer pardalis); are different UVB irradiance exposures that generate a similar dose equally successful? [0.03%]
自然紫外线照射区域对于成功圈养豹纹变色龙(Furcifer pardalis)繁殖是否重要?产生相似剂量的不同UVB光照强度的照射效果是否相同?
Gary W Ferguson,William H Gehrmann,Matthew S Vaughan et al.
Gary W Ferguson et al.
While we generally understand the optimal ultraviolet B (UVB) environment for the growth and reproduction of female Panther Chameleons Furcifer pardalis, we do not know the relative importance of UVB irradiance and dose for optimal husbandr...
Effect of enclosure expansion on the activity budgets of eastern black-and-white colobus monkeys, Colobus guereza [0.03%]
圈舍扩建对东部黑白柯伊贝狒狒(Colobus guereza)时间预算的影响
R L Robbins,J Sheridan
R L Robbins
Behavior is one of the most observable and informative indicators of animal welfare. This study used behavioral observation methodologies to evaluate the impact of an enclosure expansion on the activity budgets of a group of three eastern b...
Growth, calcification, and photobiology of the threatened coral Acropora cervicornis in natural versus artificial light [0.03%]
人工光与自然光下生长、钙化和光生物学特征不同的 elkhorn 珊瑚(Acropora cervicornis)的对比研究
Sebastian Slagel,Kathryn Lohr,Keri ONeil et al.
Sebastian Slagel et al.
Land-based coral culture is of increasing interest for conservation and educational display. Shallow water corals generate most of their energy from photosynthesis, and light is a critical abiotic factor in their husbandry. We compared grow...
Can colored object enrichment reduce the escape behavior of captive freshwater turtles? [0.03%]
颜色物体丰富度的增加能否降低淡水龟的人工环境逃逸行为?
Callum C Bannister,Angus J C Thomson,Mirela Cuculescu-Santana
Callum C Bannister
The effect of environmental enrichment on the behavior and welfare in captivity of reptiles and of freshwater turtles in particular, which are popular aquarium and pet species, is very little studied compared to other taxa. We carried out a...
Case Reports
Zoo biology. 2021 Mar;40(2):160-168. DOI:10.1002/zoo.21583 2021
An evaluation of interactive projections as digital enrichment for orangutans [0.03%]
评估交互式投影作为数字增强手段以丰富红毛猩猩的生活
Marcus Carter,Sally Sherwen,Sarah Webber
Marcus Carter
Digital technologies are increasingly being incorporated into the provision of enrichment for captive primates, ranging from the ad-hoc use of iPads to specifically designed hardware installed in the design of new exhibits. In this article,...
Fecal sex steroids and reproductive behaviors in harpy eagles (Harpia harpyja) [0.03%]
Crested Serpent Eagle粪便性激素与繁殖行为研究(英文)
Marcel H Blank,Marcos J de Oliveira,Zalmir S Cubas et al.
Marcel H Blank et al.
Aiming to improve our reproductive knowledge of large birds of prey, behavioral data and fecal steroids were assessed in captive pairs of Harpy eagles, a keystone species that is monogamous and resides in the Neotropics year-round. Adult in...
Effects of Lupron and surgical castration on fecal androgen metabolite concentrations and intermale aggression in capybaras (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris) [0.03%]
Lupron和手术去势对水豚(Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris)粪便雄激素代谢物浓度及同性攻击行为的影响
Jennifer H Yu,Janine Brown,Nicole Boisseau et al.
Jennifer H Yu et al.
To curb agonistic interactions in a bachelor group of three male capybaras (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris), a single dose of leuprolide acetate (Lupron®) was used in an attempt to chemically sterilize the males. Concurrently, fecal androgen me...
Bearing fruit: Piloting a novel judgment bias task in an American black bear [0.03%]
结出硕果:在美国黑熊身上试用一种新型判断偏差任务
Jennifer Vonk,Molly C McGuire,Zoe Johnson-Ulrich
Jennifer Vonk
Judgment bias tasks can reveal changes in affect in animals as a function of environmental manipulations such as provision of enrichment. We assessed affect in an American black bear across seasonal changes in availability of a mulberry bus...
Assessing preferences of two zoo-housed Aldabran giant tortoises (Aldabrachelys gigantea) for three stimuli using a novel preference test [0.03%]
一种新的偏好测试方法评估了两只居住在动物园的塞舌尔巨型象龟(Aldabrachelys gigantea)对三种刺激物的偏好
Mark James Learmonth,Sally Sherwen,Paul H Hemsworth
Mark James Learmonth
Recent research has uncovered many complex cognitive traits and affective processes in many reptile species, such as the ability to make choices that are rewarding or pleasurable. The investigation herein was initiated after many years of a...
Melengestrol acetate contraceptive implant use in colobus monkeys (Colobus guereza): Patterns through time and differences in reproductive potential and live births [0.03%]
长效醋酸麦罗避孕棒在黑猩猩猴身上的使用情况及其对生育潜力和活产的影响研究
Monica M McDonald,Mary K Agnew,Cheryl S Asa et al.
Monica M McDonald et al.
Melengestrol acetate (MGA) implants are progestin-based reversible contraceptives used to manage fertility in zoo populations. Although it is recommended that MGA implants should be replaced every 2 years, the duration of efficacy has not b...