A suite of microsatellite markers optimized for amplification of DNA from Addax (Addax nasomaculatus) blood preserved on FTA cards [0.03%]
一套微卫星标记优化用于从FTA卡片保存的白氏沙瞪羚血液中扩增DNA
Brett C Heim,Jamie A Ivy,Emily K Latch
Brett C Heim
The addax (Addax nasomaculatus) is a critically endangered antelope that is currently maintained in zoos through regional, conservation breeding programs. As for many captive species, incomplete pedigree data currently impedes the ability o...
Differences in carotenoid accumulation among three feeder-cricket species: implications for carotenoid delivery to captive insectivores [0.03%]
三种饲料蟋蟀类胡萝卜素积累的差异及其对笼养食虫动物补给的启示
Victoria Ogilvy,Andrea L Fidgett,Richard F Preziosi
Victoria Ogilvy
There are a limited number of feeder-invertebrates available to feed captive insectivores, and many are deficient in certain nutrients. Gut-loading is used to increase the diversity of nutrients present in the captive insectivore diet; howe...
Comparative Study
Zoo biology. 2012 Jul-Aug;31(4):470-8. DOI:10.1002/zoo.20416 2012
Monitoring the gestation period of rescued Formosan pangolin (Manis pentadactyla pentadactyla) with progesterone radioimmunoassay [0.03%]
用孕酮放射免疫法监测营救的穿山甲孕期长短
Shih-Chien Chin,Chen-Yen Lien,Ya-Ting Chan et al.
Shih-Chien Chin et al.
Eight species of pangolin have been identified in the world. However, understanding of pangolin reproductive biology has been limited to fragmentary records. In this study, the concentration of serum progesterone in three pregnant and two n...
Comparative Study
Zoo biology. 2012 Jul-Aug;31(4):479-89. DOI:10.1002/zoo.20413 2012
Ultraviolet radiation on innate immunity and growth of broad-snouted caiman (Caiman latirostris): implications for facilities design [0.03%]
紫外线对宽吻凯门鳄（Caiman latirostris）固有免疫和生长的影响：设施设计的意义
Pablo Ariel Siroski,Gisela Laura Poletta,Lucia Fernandez et al.
Pablo Ariel Siroski et al.
Sunlight is a key environmental factor in almost all ecosystems, and it is necessary for many physiological functions. Many vertebrates require ultraviolet (UV) radiation to perform different physiological processes. Artificial light is use...
Secretory pattern of inhibin during estrous cycle and pregnancy in African (Loxodonta africana) and Asian (Elephas maximus) elephants [0.03%]
非洲象和亚洲象在发情周期及妊娠期间抑制素的分泌模式
Yuki Yamamoto,Natsuki Yuto,Tatsuya Yamamoto et al.
Yuki Yamamoto et al.
The ovary of female elephants has multiple corpora lutea (CL) during the estrous cycle and gestation. The previous reports clearly demonstrated that inhibin was secreted from lutein cells as well as granulosa cells of antral follicles in cy...
Increasing breeding behaviors in a captive colony of Northern Bald Ibis through conspecific acoustic enrichment [0.03%]
通过同种声音环境丰富度提升北白额燕鸥圈养群体的繁殖行为
J Alan Clark,Alison Haseley,Garry Van Genderen et al.
J Alan Clark et al.
The goal of this study was to increase reproductive behaviors in a captive colony of Northern Bald Ibis (Geronticus eremita) at the Bronx Zoo. The Northern Bald Ibis is classified as critically endangered by the IUCN, with only about 100 kn...
Behavioral responses of maned wolves (Chrysocyon brachyurus, Canidae) to different categories of environmental enrichment stimuli and their implications for successful reintroduction [0.03%]
环境丰富度刺激物对南美zugu(赤狐松鼠猴)行为的影响及其对未来再引入的意义
Carlyle Mendes Coelho,Cristiano Schetini de Azevedo,Robert John Young
Carlyle Mendes Coelho
The maned wolf (Chrysocyon brachyurus, Illiger, 1815, Canidae) is a threatened species that inhabits the cerrados of Brazil, Argentina, Peru, Bolivia, Paraguay, and Uruguay. Captive maned wolves could be potentially used in reintroduction p...
Effect of a birth on the behavior of a family group of Asian elephants (Elephas maximus) at Dublin Zoo [0.03%]
一只亚洲象在都柏林动物园的分娩对家族群体行为的影响
Jenny Whilde,Nicola Marples
Jenny Whilde
Elephants in the wild live in herds of related females from several generations. Zoos, therefore, tend to house elephants in female groups, consisting where possible of related individuals. This type of group structure is very beneficial as...
Visitor reaction to pacing behavior: influence on the perception of animal care and interest in supporting zoological institutions [0.03%]
游客对动物踱步行为的反应及其对支持动物园机构兴趣的影响研究
Lance J Miller
Lance J Miller
Many publications within the field of zoo animal welfare have stated the importance of decreasing stereotypic behavior (e.g., pacing) to help ensure a positive visitor experience. The idea behind these statements is that visitors want to se...
Dan Wharton
Dan Wharton
Editorial
Zoo biology. 2011 Jul-Aug;30(4):361-2. DOI:10.1002/zoo.20406 2011