Lipidomics as a diagnostic tool of the metabolic and physiological state of managed whales: A correlation study of systemic metabolism [0.03%]
脂质组学作为管理鲸鱼代谢和生理状态的诊断工具:系统代谢相关研究
Chuan-Ho Tang,Ching-Yu Lin,Yi-Lun Tsai et al.
Chuan-Ho Tang et al.
Integrating multifactor blood analysis is a key step toward a precise diagnosis of the health status of marine mammals. Variations in the circulating lipid profile reflect changes in the metabolism and physiology of an individual. To demons...
Behavioral changes following alterations in the composition of a captive bachelor group of western lowland gorillas (Gorilla gorilla gorilla) [0.03%]
西低地大猩猩(Gorilla gorilla gorilla)人工群体组成变化后的行为反应
Kylen Gartland,Monica McDonald,Stephanie Braccini Slade et al.
Kylen Gartland et al.
Western lowland gorillas (Gorilla gorilla gorilla) in zoos are housed in family or bachelor groups to maximize social opportunities. While wild bachelor groups are transient, all-male groups in zoos may be maintained for many years. Captive...
Survey of U.S.-based zoo veterinarians' attitudes on population management euthanasia [0.03%]
美国动物园兽医关于种群管理安乐死态度调查
David M Powell,Joseph Lan,Curtis Eng
David M Powell
Population management euthanasia, or culling, is a recognized tool for managing animal populations in human care. Previous research in zoos has shown that animal care staff attitudes about culling vary based on gender, job type, awareness o...
Viewing African and Asian elephants at accredited zoological institutions: Conservation intent and perceptions of animal welfare [0.03%]
从获得认证的动物机构观看非洲象和亚洲象:保护意图与动物福利观感
Lance J Miller,Jerry F Luebke,Jennifer Matiasek
Lance J Miller
African and Asian elephants are popular within zoos, however there is currently limited information on how viewing them impacts zoo visitors. The goal of the current study was to examine the relationship between viewing elephants in zoos ac...
Comparison of the nutritional content of the captive and wild diets of the critically endangered mountain chicken frog (Leptodactylus fallax) to improve its captive husbandry [0.03%]
濒危高山牛蛙(Leptodactylus fallax)圈养和野生食物营养成分的比较以改善其圈养养殖条件
Stephanie Jayson,Amanda Ferguson,Matthias Goetz et al.
Stephanie Jayson et al.
It is vital to provide appropriate nutrition to maintain healthy populations in conservation breeding programs. Knowledge of the wild diet of a species can be used to inform captive diet formulation. The nutritional content of the wild diet...
Behavioral responses of two species of dolphins to novel video footage: An exploration of sex differences [0.03%]
两种海豚对新颖视频的反应:性别差异探索
Kelley A Winship,Holli C Eskelinen
Kelley A Winship
This study assessed the interest toward novel video clips as enrichment stimuli in two species of captive dolphins (Tursiops: n = 11; Steno: n = 5). Videos were played at underwater viewing windows while the animals were housed with conspec...
Prognostic indicators for survival in African penguin chicks (Spheniscus demersus): A retrospective analysis [0.03%]
非洲企鹅雏鸟的生存预测指标:回顾性分析
Ari H Fustukjian,Jennifer E Flower,Gayle Sirpenski et al.
Ari H Fustukjian et al.
Mystic Aquarium has successfully maintained an active breeding population of African penguins since 1990. Between 1990 and 2015, 477 eggs were laid, 84 of which were recommended for rearing according to the SSP Breeding and Transfer Plan. S...
The evolving role of zoological parks and aquariums in migratory bird conservation [0.03%]
动物园和水族馆在迁徙鸟类保护中的作用演变
Michael Hutchins,Peter P Marra,Ed Diebold et al.
Michael Hutchins et al.
As threats to migratory birds in the Western Hemisphere, including North America, intensify and bird populations decline, there is a growing interest among zoo biologists in the conservation and management of these taxa. The purpose of this...
A multi-institutional assessment of a short-form personality questionnaire for use with macaques [0.03%]
机构联合评估短版人格问卷在恒河猴上的应用性研究
Lydia M Hopper,Katherine A Cronin,Stephen R Ross
Lydia M Hopper
There are two commonly-used methods for calculating primates' personality dimensions, behavioral assessments and surveys, which can be used separately or in conjunction. However, these methods have limitations. Behavioral assessments, such ...
Paul E Rose,Imogen Lloyd,James E Brereton et al.
Paul E Rose et al.
Wild flamingos are known to forage overnight, but little is known of their nocturnal activity patterns in captivity. Captive flamingos can show daytime inactivity, reflecting natural periods of resting and loafing documented in wild birds. ...