Irena Schneiderová,Jan Zouhar,Lucie Štefanská et al.
Irena Schneiderová et al.
Almost nothing is known about the natural vocal behavior of lesser galagos living in zoos. This is perhaps because they are usually kept in nocturnal exhibits separated from the visitors by a transparent and acoustically insulating glass ba...
Effect of feeding graded levels of crude protein on nutrient utilization and feather growth in Lady Amherst's pheasants [0.03%]
不同粗蛋白水平日粮对红腹角雉营养利用及羽毛生长的影响
Saurabh K Bajpai,Asit Das,Singray S Kullu et al.
Saurabh K Bajpai et al.
In order to find out the optimum level of crude protein (CP) in the diet of captive Lady Amherst's pheasants (LAP) on molt, 18 male birds were randomly distributed into three groups of six each in an experiment based on completely randomize...
Changes in human health parameters associated with a touch tank experience at a zoological institution [0.03%]
动物园机构触摸池体验对人体健康参数的影响变化
John M Sahrmann,Amy Niedbalski,Louise Bradshaw et al.
John M Sahrmann et al.
Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) institutions provide a variety of benefits to visitors. However, one area that has received little study is the direct human health benefits from zoo and aquarium visits. With the increase in stress r...
Vincent Nijman
Vincent Nijman
Ogata and Seino [Zoo Biol, 2015, 34:76-79] sequenced the mitochondrial D-loop of five proboscis monkeys Nasalis larvatus from Yokahama Zoo, Japan, that were imported from Surabaya Zoo, Indonesia. They compared their sequences with those of ...
Application of video recording technology to improve husbandry and reproduction in the carmine bee-eater (Merops n. nubicus) [0.03%]
视频记录技术在红耳燕鸥家养和繁殖中的应用(Merops n. nubicus)
Gina M Ferrie,Christy Sky,Paul J Schutz et al.
Gina M Ferrie et al.
Incorporating technology with research is becoming increasingly important to enhance animal welfare in zoological settings. Video technology is used in the management of avian populations to facilitate efficient information collection on as...
Shiang-Fan Chen,Shang-Shang Huang,Dau-Jye Lu et al.
Shiang-Fan Chen et al.
Adequate postnatal growth is important for young bats to develop skilled sensory and locomotor abilities, which are highly associated with their survival once independent. This study investigated the postnatal growth and development of Scot...
Captive-breeding of captive and wild-reared Gunnison sage-grouse [0.03%]
圈养和野外饲养的 Gunnison 荒漠 Sage-Grouse 的笼养繁育
Anthony D Apa,Lief A Wiechman
Anthony D Apa
Gunnison sage-grouse (Centrocercus minimus) distribution in North America has decreased over historical accounts and has received federal protection under the Endangered Species Act. We investigated captive-breeding of a captive-flock of Gu...
Analysis of the distal gut bacterial community by 454-pyrosequencing in captive giraffes (Giraffa camelopardalis) [0.03%]
454测序分析圈养长颈鹿(Giraffa camelopardalis)远端肠道细菌群体结构
Ousama AlZahal,Eduardo V Valdes,Brian W McBride
Ousama AlZahal
The objective of this study was to characterize the structure of the fecal bacterial community of five giraffes (Giraffa camelopardalis) at Disney's Animal Kingdom, FL. Fecal genomic DNA was extracted and variable regions 1-3 of the 16S rRN...
Effects of environmental enrichment and stereotypic behavior on maternal behavior and infant viability in a model carnivore, the American mink (Neovison vison) [0.03%]
环境丰富度和刻板行为对美国貂(Neovison vison)母性行为及幼崽存活率的影响
María Díez-León,Georgia Mason
María Díez-León
In several species, stress compromises maternal behaviors that are important for infant viability (e.g. licking and grooming). Understanding how stress in captivity affects maternal behavior could therefore be beneficial, especially for car...
The effect of fluphenazine decanoate on glucocorticoid production, reproductive cyclicity, and the behavioral stress response in the Persian onager (Equus hemionus onager) [0.03%]
氟奋乃静癸酸酯对波斯野驴糖皮质激素产生、生殖周期和行为应激反应的影响
Jason D Wagman,Barbara A Wolfe,Mandi W Schook
Jason D Wagman
Artificial insemination, performed to maximize genetic diversity in populations of zoo-housed animals, requires intensive management and has been associated with low success rates in fractious species. In these species, stressors, such as f...