Where once it was common to house primates singly in concrete enclosures, it has since
been recognized that nonhuman primates have complex behavioral needs. The purpose of …

Studies of zoo animal space use typically use ground‐level measurements as a proxy for
“usable space,” but this method ignores above ground areas that are behaviorally relevant …

Understanding the species-specific behavioral needs of Bornean orangutans (Pongo
pygmaeus) has led zoological gardens to focus on creating more natural and stimulating …

Dalimunthe NP, Alikodra HS, Iskandar E, Atmoko SSU. 2021. The activity budgets of captive
orangutan (Pongo pygmaeus) in two different Indonesian zoos. Biodiversitas 22: 1912-1919 …

Ring-tailed lemur Lemur catta are a popular Madagascan species kept in zoos due to their
appeal to visitors. As a flagship endangered species, they are often used to highlight …

The roles of host genetics versus exposure and contact frequency in driving cross-species
transmission remain the subject of debate. Here, we used a multitaxon lemur collection at …

Zoo and aquarium habitats are multi-million-dollar investments that require years of careful
planning and construction before an animal transfer door is even opened. Furthermore, zoo …

This research looks at the social play habits of a juvenile orangutan and juvenile siamang
housed together at the San Diego Zoo, hypothesizing that the juvenile apes would prefer …

Recent years have seen a surge in the interest in improving the conditions of zoo-housed
animals. Mixed-species enrichment interventions have the potential to improve animal …

We are living in a world of rapid change, and this includes changes in the way that we work
and live. Yet in discussion and debate about the urgent need for individuals, families and …