Lindsey Robbins,Susan W Margulis
Lindsey Robbins
Several studies have demonstrated that auditory enrichment can reduce stereotypic behaviors in captive animals. The purpose of this study was to determine the relative effectiveness of three different types of auditory enrichment-naturalist...
Biology, life history, and captive management of the kultarr (Antechinomys laniger) [0.03%]
库尔塔尔（Antechinomys laniger）的生物学、生活史和人工饲养管理
Hayley J Stannard,Julie M Old
Hayley J Stannard
The kultarr (Antechinomys laniger) is a small marsupial that inhabits arid and semi-arid areas of central Australia. The kultarr is the only species within its genus and is morphologically unique from other dasyurids. Like many Australian m...
Factors affecting initial training success of blood glucose testing in captive chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes) [0.03%]
影响圈养黑猩猩血糖检测初始训练成功的因素
Lisa A Reamer,Rachel L Haller,Erica J Thiele et al.
Lisa A Reamer et al.
Type 2 diabetes can be a problem for captive chimpanzees. Accurate blood glucose (BG) readings are necessary to monitor and treat this disease. Thus, obtaining voluntary samples from primates through positive reinforcement training (PRT) is...
Long-acting neuroleptic use for reproductive management of non-domestic ungulates using the domestic goat (Capra hircus) as a model [0.03%]
长效抗精神病药在非 domestive 鸣声动物繁殖管理中的应用以 domestive 山羊（Capra hircus）为模型的研究
Rachael B Weiss,Mandi W Schook,Barbara A Wolfe
Rachael B Weiss
Fluphenazine decanoate is a long-acting phenothiazine neuroleptic that attenuates the stress response and may be useful during intensive handling for reproductive procedures in non-domestic ungulates. However, phenothiazines are also associ...
Personality traits of pair members predict pair compatibility and reproductive success in a socially monogamous parrot breeding in captivity [0.03%]
配偶Compatibility和繁殖成功取决于性格特征：以人工养殖的单配制鹦鹉为例
Rebecca A Fox,James R Millam
Rebecca A Fox
While pair behavioral compatibility seems to be a determinant of reproductive success in at least some species of monogamous birds, the specific factors underlying among-pair variation in behavioral compatibility remain poorly understood. H...
Assessment of ovarian cycles in the African elephant (Loxodonta africana) by measurement of salivary progesterone metabolites [0.03%]
通过测量唾液中的孕酮代谢物评估非洲象（洛氏非洲象）的卵巢周期
Juan-Carlos Illera,Gema Silván,Sara Cáceres et al.
Juan-Carlos Illera et al.
Monitoring ovarian cycles through hormonal analysis is important in order to improve breeding management of captive elephants, and non-invasive collection techniques are particularly interesting for this purpose. However, there are some pra...
Mojdeh Sharifian Fard,Frank Pasmans,Connie Adriaensen et al.
Mojdeh Sharifian Fard et al.
Different species of chironomids larvae (Diptera: Chironomidae) so-called bloodworms are widely distributed in the sediments of all types of freshwater habitats and considered as an important food source for amphibians. In our study, three ...
Evaluating the conservation impact of an innovative zoo-based educational campaign: 'Don't Palm Us Off' for orang-utan conservation [0.03%]
评估创新型动物园教育宣传活动的保护效果——《不要让我们失望》：拯救 orang-utan 的一场运动
Elissa L Pearson,Rachel Lowry,Jillian Dorrian et al.
Elissa L Pearson et al.
With significant biodiversity loss occurring presently, increased emphasis is being placed upon the capacity of zoos to contribute to species conservation. This paper evaluates an innovative conservation education campaign 'Don't Palm Us Of...
Effects of management strategies on glucocorticoids and behavior in Indian rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis): translocation and operant conditioning [0.03%]
管理策略对印度犀牛（Rhinoceros unicornis）皮质醇和行为的影响: 转地和操作性条件反射的作用
Jonnie M Capiro,Monica A Stoops,Elizabeth W Freeman et al.
Jonnie M Capiro et al.
The ex situ Indian rhino population experienced a decrease in genetic diversity indicating that the breeding program could possibly benefit from novel reproductive management strategies to ensure population sustainability. We sought to dete...
Preliminary report on the behavior of spotted-necked otter (Lutra maculicollis, Lichtenstein, 1835) living in a lentic ecosystem [0.03%]
斑-necked鼬形兽(Lutra maculicollis,Lichtenstein,1835)在静水生态系统的生活行为初步研究报告
Jan Reed-Smith,Thomas Serfass,Tua Samweli Kihudu et al.
Jan Reed-Smith et al.
Little is known of spotted-necked otter behavior, particularly in lentic ecosystems. In 2005, the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) selected this species for management under the Small Carnivore Taxonomic Regional Collection Plan (SCT...