Boldness towards novelty and translocation success in captive-raised, orphaned Tasmanian devils [0.03%]
人工饲养的袋獾孤儿的创新精神与野外放归成功之间的关系
David L Sinn,Lisa Cawthen,Susan M Jones et al.
David L Sinn et al.
Translocation of endangered animals is common, but success is often variable and/or poor. Despite its intuitive appeal, little is known with regards to how individual differences amongst translocated animals influence their post-release sur...
Using odor cues to elicit a behavioral and hormonal response in zoo-housed African wild dogs [0.03%]
气味线索诱发圈养非洲野狗的行为和激素反应
Michelle L Rafacz,Rachel M Santymire
Michelle L Rafacz
Olfactory enrichment, like odor cues, can positively affect behavior, reproductive success, and stress physiology in zoo-housed species. Our goal was to determine if odor cues were enriching to the African wild dog (AWD; Lycaon pictus), a s...
Use of urinary biomarkers of ovarian function and altrenogest supplementation to enhance captive breeding success in the Indian rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis) [0.03%]
利用卵巢功能的尿液生物标志物和炔诺醇补充提高印度犀牛(Rhinoceros unicornis)圈养繁殖成功率的研究
Monica A Stoops,Gary D West,Terri L Roth et al.
Monica A Stoops et al.
Urinary hormone analysis was conducted on two adult female Indian rhinoceroses (Rhinoceros unicornis) that exhibited minimal or no estrual behaviors traditionally used to time breeding. Urine was collected throughout two consecutive estrous...
The influence of ambient noise on maternal behavior in a Bornean sun bear (Helarctos malayanus euryspilus) [0.03%]
环境噪声对婆罗洲树熊母兽行为的影响研究
Megan A Owen,Suzanne Hall,Lisa Bryant et al.
Megan A Owen et al.
Anthropogenic noise has become a pervasive feature of both marine and terrestrial habitats worldwide. While a comprehensive understanding of the biologically significant impacts of noise on wildlife is lacking, concerns regarding its influe...
Assessment of adrenocortical activity and behavior of the collared anteater (Tamandua tetradactyla) in response to food-based environmental enrichment [0.03%]
以食物为基础的环境丰富度对四指有袋树懒(Tamandua tetradactyla)肾上腺皮质活性和行为的影响评估
Gabina V Eguizábal,Rupert Palme,Daniel Villarreal et al.
Gabina V Eguizábal et al.
One of the current standard approaches to the study of animal welfare is measuring hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal activity, frequently in association with behavioral assessment. We studied the effects of food-based environmental enrichment ...
Investigating the relationship between feed and helminthic burden of captive birds of prey in Hong Kong [0.03%]
香港圈养猛禽饲料中寄生虫感染状况调查及其相关性研究
Fernando Mata,Alice Lam
Fernando Mata
The life cycle of most parasitic helminthes is related to their hosts feeding habits. Thus we need to investigate the impact of diet on the host's helminthic parasite burden. Not many studies in captive raptors have been conducted and publi...
Assessment of adrenocortical and gonadal hormones in male spider monkeys (Ateles geoffroyi) following capture, restraint and anesthesia [0.03%]
关于雄性蜘蛛猴(Ateles geoffroyi)在被捕获、束缚和麻醉后的肾上腺皮质和性腺激素的评估研究
Alba Zulema Rodas-Martínez,Domingo Canales,Dulce María Brousset et al.
Alba Zulema Rodas-Martínez et al.
The spider monkey (SM) (Ateles geoffroyi) a New World primate species native to Mexican forests, has become endangered in the wild due to environmental perturbations. Little is known about adrenal function and its relationship to reproducti...
Carotenoid supplementation enhances reproductive success in captive strawberry poison frogs (Oophaga pumilio) [0.03%]
类胡萝卜素补充提高了草莓中毒蛙(Oophaga pumilio)的繁殖成功率
Matthew B Dugas,Justin Yeager,Corinne L Richards-Zawacki
Matthew B Dugas
Amphibians are currently experiencing the most severe declines in biodiversity of any vertebrate, and their requirements for successful reproduction are poorly understood. Here, we show that supplementing the diet of prey items (fruit flies...
Wild-laid versus captive-laid eggs in the black-bellied sandgrouse: is there any effect on chick productivity? [0.03%]
大沙鸡:野外卵与笼养卵对雏鸟生产力的影响?
M Aourir,M Znari,M Radi et al.
M Aourir et al.
Because survival in captivity is a significant determinant of birds available for release and reinforcement of wild populations, we aimed to identify sources of variation in mortality to assess potential impacts of management on chick produ...
The use of visual barriers to reduce aggression among a group of marabou storks (Leptoptilos crumeniferus) [0.03%]
视觉屏障在减少黑鹳群体间攻击行为中的应用研究
Annie J Valuska,Katherine A Leighty,Paul J Schutz et al.
Annie J Valuska et al.
Marabou storks are one of the most commonly held birds in zoos, but the captive population faces challenges related to high mortality. One of the most common causes of death among captive marabou storks is conspecific aggression. There is a...