Zoo Biology

Papers
(The median citation count of Zoo Biology is 0. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2021-02-01 to 2025-02-01.)
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Insights Into the Reproduction and Maturity of the Spinetail Devil Ray (Mobula mobular)26
Historical development of the survivorship of zoo rhinoceroses—A comparative historical analysis23
Distinguishing mobility and immobility when establishing species‐specific activity budgets: A case study with gorillas (Gorilla berengei berengei and Gorilla gorilla gorilla)12
Husbandry conditions of spotted ratfish (Hydrolagus colliei, Chimaeriformes) in aquaria for successful embryonic development and long‐term survival of juveniles11
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Case study: Visual barriers reduce pacing in captive tigers11
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Anesthesia and humane euthanasia methods for king worm larvae (Zophobas morio)10
Captive rearing of orphaned African wild dogs (Lycaon pictus) in Namibia: A case study9
Conservation psychology strategies for collaborative planning and impact evaluation8
Increasing animal cognition research in zoos8
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Bioacoustics as a tool to monitor the estrus cycle in a female slow loris (Nycticebus sp.)8
Influence of institutional attributes on fulfillment of transfer and breeding recommendations in zoos and aquariums8
“The influence of olfactory enrichment on the behavior of two captive New World primates: Black‐capped capuchin (Sapajus apella) and common marmoset (Callithrix jacchus)”8
Breeding season behaviors of captive tawny frogmouth (Podargus strigoides) pairs7
Individual and community‐level impacts of the unarmed all‐women Black Mamba Anti‐Poaching Unit7
Factors affecting captive female giraffe stress response: Male presence, small enclosure, and low temperature7
Population genetics of wild and captive Trachemysvenusta (Gray, 1856) (Reptilia: Emydidae) in the Usumacinta river basin in Mexico7
Effect of enclosure expansion on the activity budgets of eastern black‐and‐white colobus monkeys, Colobus guereza7
Optimizing captive short‐beaked echidna (Tachyglossus aculeatus) fecal sample identification and hormonal analysis7
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Ultraviolet light alters experimental aquarium water microbial communities6
Cover: Zoo Biology, Volume 43 Issue 4 July/August 20246
A preliminary global investigation into potential impacts on successful captive breeding for two species of Rhyticeros hornbill6
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Nest quality predicts the probability of egg loss in the critically endangered ʻAlalā (Corvus hawaiiensis)6
Ambassador Animals Do Not Have a Clear Effect on Visitor Conservation Knowledge and Attitudes Toward Exotic Pets at a Zoo Exhibit6
Developmental life stages of the Pickersgill's reed frog (Hyperolius pickersgilli) in an ex‐situ environment at Johannesburg Zoo's captive breeding facility, South Africa6
Enrichment devices for green turtles (Chelonia mydas) reared in captivity programs5
Furred and feathered friends: How attached are zookeepers to the animals in their care?5
Review of threatened Malagasy freshwater fishes in zoos and aquaria: The necessity of an ex situ conservation network—A call for action5
Weight as an indicator of enclosure suitability in Livingstone's fruit bats (Pteropus livingstonii)5
Evoking empathy—An overlooked role of animal statues in zoos5
The Use of Gonadotropin Releasing Hormone to Manage Intraspecific Agonism in a Coalition of Male Lions (Panthera leo)5
Artificial incubation and hand‐rearing of Superb Bird‐of‐paradise(Lophorina superba)5
Behavior and adrenal physiology of Magellanic penguins (Spheniscus magellanicus) serving as ambassador animals5
The Provision of Browse and Its Impacts on the Health and Welfare of Animals at the Zoo: A Review5
Animal‐human two‐shot images: Their out‐of‐context interpretation and the implications for zoo and conservation settings4
Mortality trends for five species of macropods from a single institution from 1995 to 20164
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Diagnosis of Menopause in a Captive Sumatran Orangutan (Pongo abelii)4
Colony composition and nutrient analysis of Polyrhachis dives ants, a natural prey of the Chinese pangolin (Manis pentadactyla)4
Suspected Case of Persistent Thiamin Deficiency in a Hand‐Reared Caribou Calf4
Positive Correlation Between Fecal Estrogen and Glucocorticoid Metabolites in a Female Clouded Leopard4
Milk composition of white rhinoceros over lactation and comparison with other Perissodactyla4
Costs and benefits of living in a vegetated, compared with non‐vegetated, enclosure in male Japanese macaques (Macaca fuscata)4
Cover: Zoo Biology, Volume 40 Issue 2 March/April 20214
Social introductions of multiple groups of dwarf mongooses (Helogaleparvula)4
Evaluation of the damage caused by in vitro culture and cryopreservation to dermal fibroblasts derived from jaguars: An approach to conservation through biobanks4
Predictors of testosterone in zoo‐managed male African elephants (Loxodonta Africana)4
Fecal microbiota transplants modulate the gut microbiome of a two‐toed sloth (Choloepus didactylus)4
Grading fecal consistency in an omnivorous carnivore, the brown bear: Abandoning the concept of uniform feces4
Effects of age on sperm quality metrics in endangered Mississippi gopher frogs (Lithobates sevosus) from captive populations used for controlled propagation and reintroduction efforts4
Growth, calcification, and photobiology of the threatened coral Acropora cervicornis in natural versus artificial light4
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Ants (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) and termites (Blattodea: Termitoidae) in the diet of wild white‐bellied pangolin (Phataginus tricuspis) in forest‐savanna habitats of Cameroon3
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Breaking the spell: Changes in the behavior of two zoo‐kept tigers (Panthera tigris) after exposure to a distinct feast‐and‐fast feeding regime3
Comparing the effectiveness of flagship species in zoo interpretation videos involving dialogic‐based narrative approaches3
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An evaluation of DNA sample source and molecular markers to determine gender in the short‐beaked echidna (Tachyglossus aculeatus)3
Residual tissue magnesium concentration in jellyfish (Aurelia aurita and Cassiopea andromeda) following magnesium chloride euthanasia3
Effect of photobiomodulation therapy as a multimodal approach to treatment of dermal abrasions in cownose rays (Rhinoptera bonasus)3
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The use of infrared thermography to noninvasively measure the surface temperature of polar bears during bouts of social play3
Monitoring the world‐oldest zoo‐housed male giant panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca): A case‐study on pathway utilization3
The perception of felid welfare by zookeepers in North America and the implications for zoo managers3
Intake and digestibility of two diets for nine‐banded armadillos (Dasypus novemcinctus: Linnaeus, 1758) kept under human care3
Keeper effect: Animals are more active in the presence of their caretakers3
A novel protocol for three‐dimensional mapping of sand tiger shark (Carcharias taurus) enclosure use in aquaria: Implications for management3
What is the role of the studbook in zoo and aquarium research?3
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Rearing density and food variety impact growth, development, and survival of larvae in the declining amphibian, Pseudacris maculata3
Is the natural UV zone important for successful captive propagation of the Panther Chameleon (Furcifer pardalis); are different UVB irradiance exposures that generate a similar dose equally suc3
Free‐ranging Southern anteater mating behavior: Contribution to Tamandua natural history3
Measuring the effectiveness of using rangers to deliver a behavior change campaign on sustainable palm oil in a UK zoo2
From left to right all through the night: Characteristics of lying rest in zoo elephants2
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Conservation psychology: The future of conservation built upon a legacy2
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Documenting nocturnal activity of dragon‐headed katydids (Lesina blanchardi) under artificial light2
A cross‐over dietary intervention in captive cheetahs (Acinonyx jubatus): Investigating the effects of glycine supplementation on blood parameters2
Cover: Zoo Biology, Volume 43 Issue 6 November/December 20242
Genetic Characterization of Captive South American Fur Seals in Japan Based on Mitochondrial and Microsatellite DNA Analyses2
Genetic assessment of captive red pandas (Ailurus fulgens) in American zoos to address management separation by putative subspecies2
Dr. Terry L. Maple2
Sex identification of birds in Taipei Zoo2
The Zone Overlap Index: A new measure of shared resource use in the zoo2
Dither: A unifying model of the effects of visitor numbers on zoo animal behavior2
Case study: Modifying repetitive behavior in a polar bear (Ursus maritimus)2
Successful assisted rearing and reintegration of a blue wildebeest calf into a managed herd prior to weaning2
Larger Than Life? Body Mass Records of Zoo‐Managed Giant Anteaters (Myrmecophaga tridactyla)2
Exploration of cultural norms and behavioural beliefs about zoo animal behaviour, welfare, ethics and husbandry practices in a sample of the international zoo community2
Can colored object enrichment reduce the escape behavior of captive freshwater turtles?2
Challenges of devising a milk recipe in a hand‐reared hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius)2
Impacts of the COVID‐19 pandemic on population management in AZA2
Backcrossing as a species restoration technique2
First natural breeding of the endangered dusky gopher frog (Lithobates sevosus) in captivity2
A Portable Fluid Administration System for Prolonged Intravenous Fluid Administration in Subadult and Adult White Rhinoceroses (Ceratotherium simum)2
Dietary lutein supplementation improves immunity and antioxidant status of captive Indian leopards (Panthera fusca)2
Wing condition does not negatively impact time budget, enclosure usage, or social bonds in a flock of both full‐winged and flight‐restrained greater flamingos2
Cover: Zoo Biology, Volume 40 Issue 4 July/August 20211
American alligator (Alligator mississippiensis) weight gain in captivity and implications for captive reptile body condition1
Impact of animal programming on children's attitudes toward local wildlife1
The past, present and future of hormonal contraceptive use in managed captive female tiger populations with a focus on the current use of deslorelin acetate1
Conservation psychology and the legacy of Carol Saunders for zoo and aquarium programs, networks, practices, and exhibits1
Traumatic telson avulsion and attempted external stabilization in Atlantic horseshoe crabs (Limulus polyphemus)1
Wearing the devil down: Rate of tooth wear varies between wild and captive Tasmanian devils1
Playful mouth‐to‐mouth interactions of belugas (Delphinapterus leucas) in managed care1
Antillean manatee calves in captive rehabilitation change vocal behavior in anticipation of feeding1
Daily activity profile of the golden mantella in the “Froggotron”—A replicated behavioral monitoring system for amphibians1
Liver and Let Die? A Retrospective Analysis of Secretarybird Mortality in European Zoos1
First successful head‐start program of leatherback sea turtles (Dermochelys coriacea) in Thailand and proposed dietary strategy1
Facultative parthenogenesis discovered for the first time in Jamaican boa (Chilabothrus subflavus) using novel microsatellite markers1
Sex determination by ultrasonography prior to artificial breeding of the pufferfish Arothron manilensis (Tetraodontiformes, Tetraodontidae)1
Can you dig it? The impact of a movable substrate “dig pit” on naked mole rat (Heterocephalus glaber) behavior and welfare1
Tandem spawning and development in the African freshwater pufferfish Tetraodon schoutedeni1
Losing the forest for the tree? On the wisdom of subpopulation management1
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Postoccupancy evaluation of staff, visitors, and three species of animals in a zoo setting1
Captive environmental change and induction of natural breeding and egg‐laying in ploughshare tortoises (Astrochelys yniphora)1
Flock size and structure influence reproductive success in four species of flamingo in 540 captive populations worldwide1
Validating the use of fecal glucocorticoid metabolite analysis to assess the adrenocortical activity of the zoo‐housed Sichuan takin (Budorcas taxicolor tibetana)1
Adapting conservation breeding techniques using a data‐driven approach to restore the ‘Alalā (Hawaiian crow, Corvus hawaiiensis)1
Activity patterns and reproductive behavior of the Critically Endangered Bermuda skink (Plestiodon longirostris)1
Female long‐term sperm storage results in viable offspring in the Himalayan Mountain Pitviper, Ovophis monticola1
Genetic diversity and relatedness in captive collared peccariesDicotyles tajacu(Linnaeus, 1758) (Cetartiodactyla: Tayassuidae) estimated by microsatellite genotyping using high‐throughput seque1
Variable digestibility of captive northern greater galagos (Otolemur garnettii) fed experimental “frugivorous” and “invertebrate” diets1
Ex situ breeding programs benefit from science‐based cooperative management1
Survey of current group demographics and management practices of bachelor groups of western lowland gorillas (Gorilla gorilla gorilla) across North America1
Deep Dive Into Noninvasive Biometrics: A Pilot Journey Using Stereo‐Video in a Public Aquarium1
Effect of four eggshell repair materials on weight loss during incubation of white leghorn chicken eggs1
Moving Toward Evidence‐Based Care: Measuring Preferences in Zoo‐Housed Aquatic Turtles Using 24‐h Remote Monitoring1
How was genetic diversity transferred with translocations from ex situ to in situ? A case study of the European mink translocation to Hiiumaa Island in Estonia1
Zoos and amphibian conservation: Evaluating the impact of “The Year of The Frog” Campaign1
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Daytime spatial relationships in a family group of black rhinoceros Diceros bicornis at the Hiroshima City Asa Zoological Park, Japan1
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In search of the optimal enrichment program for zoo‐housed animals1
Diagnosing gastric ulcers in bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops sp.) using gastroscopy and cytology1
The gap in technology for visitor experience in a zoo: A case study in Indonesia1
Ensiling of maple leaves and its use in winter nutrition of mantled guereza (Colobus guereza)1
Factors affecting the behavior of captive white rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum) and the accuracy of ad‐hoc keeper data1
UV irradiance effects on komodo dragon (Varanus komodoensis) vitamin D3, egg production, and behavior: A case study1
Strategies for establishing and using genome resource banks to protect genetic diversity in conservation breeding programs1
Food‐related substrate preference in juveniles seastar Echinaster (Othilia) brasiliensis (Müller & Troschel,1842) in captivity1
Breeding history and husbandry of the Raggiana Bird‐of‐paradise (Paradisaea raggiana)1
Using qualitative behavior assessment to investigate the effect of tourist presence on the welfare in captive tigers (Panthera tigris) in three tourism facilities in Thailand1
The role of zoological institutions in a changing world: A review of the ark and beyond: The evolution of zoo and aquarium conservationBen A.Minteer,JaneMaienschein, andJames B.CollinsChicago, 1
Reproductive potential and implant loss in female hamadryas baboons (Papio hamadryas) previously contracepted with melengestrol acetate contraceptive implants at AZA institutions1
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Thirty years of conservation breeding: Assessing the genetic diversity of captive Livingstone's fruit bats1
Magnesium concentration influences size and pulse rate in the upside‐down jellyfish, Cassiopea andromeda1
Retrospective analysis of hibernation parameters and breeding success in captive Vancouver Island marmots (Marmota vancouverensis): 1997–20181
Connecting workplace attachment and pro‐environmental behaviors in zoo and aquarium professionals1
Immunocontraception of male and female giraffes using the GnRH vaccine Improvac®1
Understanding sociality and behavior change associated with a nesting event in a captive flock of great white pelicans0
Estimating the total length of Mekong giant catfish, Pangasianodon gigas, in an aquarium via stereo‐video shooting and direct linear transformation0
Sexual dimorphism in Louisiana pine snakes (Pituophis ruthveni)0
Sex‐specific actuarial and reproductive senescence in zoo‐housed tiger (Panthera tigris): The importance of sub‐species for conservation0
Sentinel behavior in captive meerkats (Suricata suricatta)0
Macronutrient composition of milk from two captive African elephant (Loxodonta africana) cows0
(Very) long‐term transport of Silurus glanis, Carcharhinus melanopterus, Scomber colias, Trachurus picturatus, Polyprion americanus, Rhinoptera marmoratus, Salmo 0
Visitors and observers otter‐ly influence the behavior and enclosure use of zoo‐housed giant otters0
Investigating the Welfare of Zoo‐Housed Cryptoprocta ferox: Behavioral Observations and Hormonal Profiling0
Five psychological principles of codesigning conservation with (not for) communities0
Psychological and social well‐being of bony fishes in zoos and aquariums0
Evaluation of different skin regions derived from a postmortem jaguar, Panthera onca (Linnaeus, 1758), after vitrification for development of cryobanks from captive animals0
A comparison of staff presence and signage on zoo visitor behavior0
Maximizing the potential for living cell banks to contribute to global conservation priorities0
Seasonal differences in hair growth rates of captive aye‐aye, red ruffed, and black‐and‐white ruffed lemurs0
Growth and Mortality of Zoo‐Reared Ozark Hellbenders, Cryptobranchus alleganiensis bishopi (Grobman 1943)0
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Assessing saddle‐billed stork (Ephippiorhynchus senegalensis) pair‐bonds and breeding behavior using behavior observed during multiple breeding seasons0
An Analysis of Welfare Standards Within Tiger (Panthera tigris) Facilities in Thailand0
Assessing the impact of environmental enrichment on behavior in understudied armadillo species: A case study0
Dietary protein requirement for captive juvenile green turtles (Chelonia mydas)0
A new candling procedure for thick and opaque eggs and its application to avian conservation management0
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Breeding history and husbandry of the Superb Bird‐of‐paradise (Lophorina superba)0
The effects of anthropogenic noise on frogs housed on exhibit at a public aquarium0
Short‐term cold storage of seminal samples of the golden lancehead pitviper (Bothrops insularis)0
Biological and environmental factors as sources of variation in nocturnal behavior of giraffe0
Bridging conservation across the ex situ‐in situ spectrum: Insights into the reproductive ecology of the threatened narrow‐headed gartersnake (Thamnophis rufipunctatus)0
Observations on spindly leg syndrome in a captive population ofAndinobates geminisae0
Evaluation of social compatibility in an all‐male group of chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes) by means of social network analysis0
Visitor engagement with zoo staff and interpretive demonstrations increases visitor stay time in two free‐flight aviaries0
The historical development of zoo elephant survivorship0
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Do African Savanna Elephants (Loxodonta africana) Show Interspecific Social Long‐Term Memory for Their Zoo Keepers?0
An insight into vitamin E and lipid nutrition of the plains‐wanderer Pedionomus torquatus0
The influence of welfare and bonds with animals on the job satisfaction of felid keepers in North America0
Wild origins and mitochondrial genetic diversity of Angolan Colobus monkeys (Colobus angolensis) in AZA‐accredited zoos and its implications for ex situ population management0
Variation in Diet and Leafy Browse Offerings Among Colobus Monkeys (Colobus spp.) and Langurs (Trachypithecus spp.) in AZA Facilities0
Social structure and habitat design affect the impact of a novel feeding enrichment for alligators0
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You “R/R” What You Eat: Effects of High‐Fiber, Low‐Starch Diet Change on Regurgitation and Reingestion and Coprophagy in Zoo‐Housed Gorillas0
The historical development of juvenile mortality and adult longevity in zoo‐kept carnivores0
Single or repeated immunization against GnRH fails to completely abolish spermatogenesis in dwarf bucks (Capra hircus)0
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Differing animal welfare conceptions and what they mean for the future of zoos and aquariums, insights from an animal welfare audit0
Preliminary investigation of the effects of a concert on the behavior of zoo animals0
The Palearctic blackfly Simulium equinum (Diptera: Simuliidae) as a biting pest of captive nyala antelopes (Tragelaphus angasii)0
Elephant Gestation: Insights Into Idiopathic Abortions and Stillbirth0
The effects of preformed vitamin A and provitamin A carotenoid supplementation on tadpoles of the poison frog Phyllobates vittatus0
A perspective on ungulate management and welfare assessment across the traditional zoo to large landscape spectrum0
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Addressing the raven food subsidy challenge by engaging restaurants to close their dumpsters0
Assessing the effect of interpretation design traits on zoo visitor engagement0
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The fate and movements of aquarium‐released giant trevally Caranx ignobilis inferred from acoustic telemetry0
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Institutional networks in cooperative population management: Exploring patterns in transfer fulfillment0
Body mass and growth rates in captive chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes) cared for in African wildlife sanctuaries, zoological institutions, and research facilities0
Investigation and Treatment of Infertility in a Female Black Rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis)0
Facilitating behavior change: Introducing the Transtheoretical Model of Behavior Change as a conservation psychology framework and tool for practitioners0
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An investigation of browsing enrichment, especially non‐leaf foraging, on giraffes (Giraffa camelopardalis reticulata) at Kyoto City Zoo in Japan0
Effects of GnRH agonists on testosterone and testosterone‐stimulated parameters for contraception and aggression reduction in male lion‐tailed Macaques (Macaca silenus)0
Cane toad (Rhinella marina) vitamin A, vitamin E, and carotenoid kinetics0
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Infant survival is significantly impacted by dam‐ and management‐related factors in zoo‐managed Eulemur populations0
Visitor attachment to dolphins during an interaction programme, are there implications to dolphin behavior?0
Comparison between concentration and type of intracellular cryoprotectants and the presence of sucrose for cryobanks of somatic cells derived from captive Pumas0
Male elephant management in AZA institutions: Current status and priorities for the future0
Never be mute about bird welfare: Swanning around with environmental enrichment0
Staff perceptions of COVID‐19 impacts on wildlife conservation at a zoological institution0
Forest access restores foraging and ranging behavior in captive sifakas0
Maximum longevity and juvenile mortality in zoo‐housed mangabeys0
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Egg Production, Egg Development, and Mortality of Zoo‐Bred Ozark Hellbenders (Cryptobranchus alleganiensis bishopi)0
Spermatic profile of captive giant anteaters (Myrmecophaga tridactyla): Knowing more to preserve better0
The effects of a zoo environment on free‐living, native small mammal species0
Notes on the Courtship and Captive Reproduction of the Southern Vietnam Box Turtle, Cuora picturata, at the Turtle Conservation Center in Cuc Phuong National Park, Vietnam0
First successful artificial insemination of the endangered Louisiana pinesnake, Pituophis ruthveni0
UVB‐emitting LEDs for reptile lighting: Identifying the risks of nonsolar UV spectra0
Validation of an enzyme immunoassay for measurement of fecal dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate in gibbons and siamangs0
Social networks research in ex situ populations: Patterns, trends, and future directions for conservation‐focused behavioral research0
Luteal phase length, endometrial edema, and behavior differentiate post‐ovulatory events in a giant panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca)0
Agonistic interactions and social behaviors in the Saharan Dorcas gazelle (Gazella dorcas neglecta): Using social network analysis to evaluate relationships and social structure in captive male0
Breeding program in rehabilitated bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus gephyreus) from the Southwestern Atlantic Ocean0
Investigating food preference in zoo‐housed meerkats0
New insights into dietary management of polar bears (Ursus maritimus) and brown bears (U. arctos)0
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Endoscopy and rectal enema for fecal collection in wild sea turtles (Chelonia mydas, Eretmochelys imbricata) in a field setting0
Quantifying animals' perception of environmental predictability using anticipatory behavior0
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