Performance of abnormal repetitive behavior (ARB) is noted in many captive wild species.
ARB can be categorized into 2 basic forms: those whose aim appears to be to compulsively …

Although zoos are committed to wildlife conservation and have a long-term positive impact
on visitors' attitudes towards wildlife, the question of whether maintaining wild animals in …

Simple Summary Many people feel that we should ensure that animals have natural lives
and can perform natural behaviours. However, it is unclear what exactly we mean by …

Behaviour problems are common in companion felines, and problematic behaviour may be
a sign of chronic stress. In laboratory animals, early weaning increases the risk for …

Acquisition of resources and opportunity to engage in natural behaviors has been shown to
reduce frustration-related behaviors and enhance health in nondomestic felids kept in zoos …

Offering captive animals larger, more complex spaces are thought to benefit their welfare. To
this end, some zoos use trail systems linked to several enclosures. Since little is known …

Zoological Parks house exclusive animal species, thus creating a source of education and
awareness for visitors. Big cats like tigers and leopards are among the most visited species …

The activity budgets of seven captive tigers (Panthera tigris) housed in four zoological
gardens (A, B, C, D) were analysed to assess their welfare and to relate it to several …

Background The gastrointestinal tracts of animals are home to large, complex communities
of microbes. The compositions of these communities ultimately reflect the coevolution of …

This review focuses on associations of cortisol and the hormone ghrelin on abnormal oral
behaviors, predominantly stereotypic behavior, in horses. Abnormal oral behaviors are …