Bob Fischer
Bob Fischer
While there is no consensus about whether insects are sentient, the possibility alone raises an important question for zoos and aquariums. What ethical responsibilities, if any, do zoos and aquariums have concerning their feeder insects? Th...
Evaluation and Ultrasonographic Validation of the Body Condition Score in Giant Anteaters (Myrmecophaga tridactyla Linnaeus, 1758) [0.03%]
马来胖掌巨蚁熊体况评分的评估及超声波影像学验证
Fernanda Mara Aragão Macedo Pereira,Alexandre Luiz da Costa Bicudo,Danyele Karoline Avante Mangueira et al.
Fernanda Mara Aragão Macedo Pereira et al.
The giant anteater (Myrmecophaga tridactyla) is a unique species in risk of extinction nationally and internationally due to ongoing environmental and anthropogenic pressures, therefore requiring continuous conservation efforts. Under human...
Sian Barr,Yu-Mei Chang,Lars Versteege et al.
Sian Barr et al.
Understanding the factors influencing the likelihood of breeding success is essential to the sustainable management of ex situ populations. Using keeper questionnaires and studbook data, we investigate maternal success in Southern Cheetahs ...
Stakeholder Perspectives Regarding Captive Marine Mammals-How Can We Compromise? [0.03%]
关于圈养海洋哺乳动物的利益相关者视角-我们如何做出妥协？
Kathleen M Dudzinski,Heather M Manitzas Hill
Kathleen M Dudzinski
This essay briefly presents the perspectives of multiple stakeholders regarding the care of captive marine mammals. Based on extant literature and professional experiences, the expectations, biases, and obstacles are described for the follo...
Behavior of Rio Sao Francisco Piranhas in Response to Changes in Space and Density [0.03%]
空间和密度的变化对里约桑托弗朗西斯科水域中食人鱼行为的影响
Ronald G Oldfield,Josie E Thal,Nick J Zarlinga et al.
Ronald G Oldfield et al.
Previous observations of Rio Sao Francisco piranhas (Pygocentrus piraya) at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo revealed frequent aggressive interactions, which were associated with the injury and death of some individuals. Fishes are known to increas...
Optimal Weight Loss of Pink Pigeon (Nesoenas mayeri) Eggs During Incubation [0.03%]
鸠鸽科粉 pigeon(Nesoenas mayeri)孵蛋期间的最佳失重比率
Ksenia Potapova,Harriet Whitford,Josh A Hodge et al.
Ksenia Potapova et al.
Incubation of pink pigeon (Nesoenas mayeri) eggs under foster doves is an important element of the captive breeding program for this threatened species, and determining optimal species-specific incubation conditions could help to maximize h...
Effect of Carcass Feeds on Feeding Behavior and Social Interactions in Zoo-Based African Wild Dogs (Lycaon pictus) [0.03%]
饲料对动物园中非洲野狗进食行为和社交互动的影响
Neil R Jordan,Emily Therese Boyd,Jennifer Conaghan et al.
Neil R Jordan et al.
Management of African wild dogs (Lycaon pictus) in zoos involves several challenges, including the difficulty of providing appropriate stimulation and enrichment for naturally wide-ranging, energetic, cursorial hunters. Perhaps consequently...
The Role of Somatic Cell Synchronization in Nuclear Transfer and Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells for Wild Felids [0.03%]
体细胞同步化在野猫核移植和诱导多能干细胞中的作用
João V S Viana,Alexsandra F Pereira
João V S Viana
Human interference reduces wild felid populations. Somatic cell nuclear transfer and the use of induced pluripotent stem cells are potential conservation strategies. To improve the efficiency of these strategies, it is essential to establis...
Review
Zoo biology. 2025 Mar 7. DOI:10.1002/zoo.21896 2025
Radiological Landmarks as an Aid in the Interpretation of Rodent Skull Extra-Oral Projections [0.03%]
放射解剖标志在解读啮齿动物颅骨口外投照片中的作用
Quintin Norval,Adrian Tordiffe,Gerhard Steenkamp
Quintin Norval
Knowledge of the radiographic anatomy of rodent skulls is essential for accurately interpreting extra-oral radiographs, a non-invasive diagnostic tool commonly used in veterinary practice. Due to the complexity of the skull and the potentia...
An Open-Door Policy: How Removal of a Visual Barrier Improved Welfare in Zoo-Housed Bald Eagles (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) [0.03%]
开放政策：移除视觉障碍如何改善动物园中华北秃鹰(Haliaeetus leucocephalus)的福利
Alexis M Hart,Dominique Augustin,Sandra M Troxell-Smith et al.
Alexis M Hart et al.
Birds of prey are renowned for their excellent visual acuity, but they are often not given visual access consistent with their natural behavior when housed under managed care. Often, these birds are housed under managed care after sustainin...