Associations between glucocorticoids and sociality across a continuum of vertebrate social behavior
The causes and consequences of individual differences in animal behavior and stress
physiology are increasingly studied in wild animals, yet the possibility that stress physiology …
physiology are increasingly studied in wild animals, yet the possibility that stress physiology …
Understanding impacts of zoo visitors: Quantifying behavioural changes of two popular zoo species during COVID-19 closures
Visitors are normally a prominent and constant feature in a zoo animals' environment with
more than 700 million people visiting zoos and aquariums worldwide, annually. Animal …
more than 700 million people visiting zoos and aquariums worldwide, annually. Animal …
Stress, well-being and reproductive success
To reverse the trend of declining wildlife populations globally, individuals must be provided
with conditions that allow them to not just survive, but to thrive. It is no longer only the remit of …
with conditions that allow them to not just survive, but to thrive. It is no longer only the remit of …
Dither: A unifying model of the effects of visitor numbers on zoo animal behavior
Interest in the impact of human presence on the behavior and well‐being of zoo and
aquarium animals is increasing. Previous work has conceptualized the presence of zoo …
aquarium animals is increasing. Previous work has conceptualized the presence of zoo …
Behavioural changes in zoo animals during the COVID-19 pandemic: a long-term, multi species comparison
N Frost, A Carter, M Vernon, S Armstrong… - Journal of Zoological …, 2022 - mdpi.com
Visitors are a prominent feature of the zoo environment and lives of zoo animals. The COVID-
19 pandemic led to repeated and extended closure periods for zoos worldwide. This unique …
19 pandemic led to repeated and extended closure periods for zoos worldwide. This unique …
Comparing space use and fecal glucocorticoid concentrations during and after the COVID-19 closure to investigate visitor effects in multiple species
AN Edes, NC Liu, E Baskir, KL Bauman… - Journal of Zoological …, 2022 - mdpi.com
We used the COVID-19 pandemic closure at the Saint Louis Zoo to examine visitor effects
on space use and glucocorticoid levels in banteng, grizzly bears, polar bears, and western …
on space use and glucocorticoid levels in banteng, grizzly bears, polar bears, and western …
From exploitation to conservation: A historical analysis of zoos and their functions in human societies
MB Sampaio, N Schiel… - Ethnobiology and …, 2020 - ethnobioconservation.com
Currently there are many interfaces that allow the relationship between humans and
animals, including zoos. Throughout history, the change in zoo structure has accompanied …
animals, including zoos. Throughout history, the change in zoo structure has accompanied …
Physical injuries and hair corticosterone concentration in rabbit kits from single-and group-housed does kept on a commercial farm
Simple Summary On commercial farms, adult female rabbits (does) are usually kept in single
cages without direct contact with conspecifics other than their kits. However, wild rabbits live …
cages without direct contact with conspecifics other than their kits. However, wild rabbits live …
Effect of tourist activities on fecal and salivary glucocorticoids and immunoglobulin A in female captive Asian elephants in Thailand
W Kosaruk, JL Brown, T Plangsangmas, P Towiboon… - Animals, 2020 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary How tourist camp activities affect individual elephant welfare is an
important and highly debated topic. Saliva and fecal samples were collected monthly for 1 …
important and highly debated topic. Saliva and fecal samples were collected monthly for 1 …
Sentinel behavior in captive meerkats (Suricata suricatta)
The social and cooperative behavior of meerkats (Suricata suricatta), specifically their
sentinel behavior, has been intensively studied in free‐ranging populations. This study …
sentinel behavior, has been intensively studied in free‐ranging populations. This study …