Zoo Biology

Papers
(The TQCC of Zoo Biology is 3. 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 2022-01-01 to 2026-01-01.)
ArticleCitations
Conservation psychology strategies for collaborative planning and impact evaluation32
Ambassador Animals Do Not Have a Clear Effect on Visitor Conservation Knowledge and Attitudes Toward Exotic Pets at a Zoo Exhibit29
The Use of Gonadotropin Releasing Hormone to Manage Intraspecific Agonism in a Coalition of Male Lions (Panthera leo)21
Artificial incubation and hand‐rearing of Superb Bird‐of‐paradise(Lophorina superba)21
Case study: Visual barriers reduce pacing in captive tigers19
Increasing animal cognition research in zoos19
The Provision of Browse and Its Impacts on the Health and Welfare of Animals at the Zoo: A Review16
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A cross‐over dietary intervention in captive cheetahs (Acinonyx jubatus): Investigating the effects of glycine supplementation on blood parameters13
Free‐ranging Southern anteater mating behavior: Contribution to Tamandua natural history13
Impacts of the COVID‐19 pandemic on population management in AZA12
An evaluation of DNA sample source and molecular markers to determine gender in the short‐beaked echidna (Tachyglossus aculeatus)12
Anurans or Mice: What is the Best Food Item for Young and Adults of Bothrops jararacussu (Lacerda, 1884) in Captivity?11
Exploration of cultural norms and behavioural beliefs about zoo animal behaviour, welfare, ethics and husbandry practices in a sample of the international zoo community10
ManyZoos: A New Collaborative Approach to Multi‐Institution Research in Zoos10
The Zone Overlap Index: A new measure of shared resource use in the zoo10
The Welfare and Educational Impacts of Encounter Experiences and Displays on Zoo‐Housed Red Panda ( Ailurus fulgens )9
A novel protocol for three‐dimensional mapping of sand tiger shark (Carcharias taurus) enclosure use in aquaria: Implications for management9
Sex identification of birds in Taipei Zoo9
Comparing the effectiveness of flagship species in zoo interpretation videos involving dialogic‐based narrative approaches8
Effects of Substrate Provision and Associated Cleaning Practices on Welfare Indicators in Eastern Long‐Nosed Vipers ( Vipera ammodytes meridionalis ) Dur8
Ants (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) and termites (Blattodea: Termitoidae) in the diet of wild white‐bellied pangolin (Phataginus tricuspis) in forest‐savanna habitats of Cameroon8
Strategies for establishing and using genome resource banks to protect genetic diversity in conservation breeding programs7
Breeding history and husbandry of the Raggiana Bird‐of‐paradise (Paradisaea raggiana)7
What is the role of the studbook in zoo and aquarium research?7
The gap in technology for visitor experience in a zoo: A case study in Indonesia6
Dusky Gopher Frog (Lithobates sevosus) Repatriation at a Reintroduction Site Through Zoo‐Led Captive‐Release Efforts6
Assessment of Vitamin D Status in Great Apes in Human Care6
Impact of Animal Encounter Modality and Species on Zoo Visitor Knowledge, Concern, and Conservation Intent6
Sex determination by ultrasonography prior to artificial breeding of the pufferfish Arothron manilensis (Tetraodontiformes, Tetraodontidae)6
Survey of current group demographics and management practices of bachelor groups of western lowland gorillas (Gorilla gorilla gorilla) across North America6
Factors affecting the behavior of captive white rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum) and the accuracy of ad‐hoc keeper data6
Flock size and structure influence reproductive success in four species of flamingo in 540 captive populations worldwide6
Issue Information6
Vaginal foreign bodies in six nonhuman primates with underlying pathological conditions5
Seasonal differences in hair growth rates of captive aye‐aye, red ruffed, and black‐and‐white ruffed lemurs5
Effect of four eggshell repair materials on weight loss during incubation of white leghorn chicken eggs5
UV irradiance effects on komodo dragon (Varanus komodoensis) vitamin D3, egg production, and behavior: A case study5
Never be mute about bird welfare: Swanning around with environmental enrichment5
Apparent Digestibility of the Diet Provided to Crab‐Eating Fox (Cerdocyon thous) Kept Under Human Care [Diet Provided to Crab‐Eating Fox]5
Body Mass Records of Zoo‐Managed Rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum, Diceros bicornis, Rhinoceros unicornis) as Compared to Field Data of Free‐Ranging Specimens5
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Ultrasonographic and radiographic evaluation of gestation in golden lanceheads (Bothrops insularis) in ex situ breeding programs5
Behavioral development of a captive polar bear (Ursus maritimus) cub in the maternal den5
Management of intraspecific aggression in two bull giraffes (Giraffa camelopardalis ssp. rothschildi)5
Serial ultrasonographic measurements of fetal parameters over three successive pregnancies in a captive Eastern black‐and‐white colobus monkey (Colobus guereza)5
Variable digestibility of captive northern greater galagos (Otolemur garnettii) fed experimental “frugivorous” and “invertebrate” diets5
Trends in Reptile Holdings Across UK Zoos: Identification of the Factors Responsible for Declining Numbers of Venomous Snake5
Institutional networks in cooperative population management: Exploring patterns in transfer fulfillment5
Issue Information4
Single or repeated immunization against GnRH fails to completely abolish spermatogenesis in dwarf bucks (Capra hircus)4
Noninvasive Assessment of Stress and Reproduction in Captive Lions (Panthera leo) Using Fecal Hormone Analysis4
Wild origins and mitochondrial genetic diversity of Angolan Colobus monkeys (Colobus angolensis) in AZA‐accredited zoos and its implications for ex situ population management4
Do African Savanna Elephants (Loxodonta africana) Show Interspecific Social Long‐Term Memory for Their Zoo Keepers?4
Facilitating behavior change: Introducing the Transtheoretical Model of Behavior Change as a conservation psychology framework and tool for practitioners4
Effects of Random Feeding Schedule on Pacing in Asiatic Lions (Panthera leo persicus)4
Comparison between concentration and type of intracellular cryoprotectants and the presence of sucrose for cryobanks of somatic cells derived from captive Pumas4
Investigating the Welfare of Zoo‐Housed Cryptoprocta ferox: Behavioral Observations and Hormonal Profiling4
Optimal Weight Loss of Pink Pigeon (Nesoenas mayeri) Eggs During Incubation4
Growth Rates and Sexual Size Dimorphism in Bothrops jararacussu in Captivity (Viperidae, Crotalinae)4
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The historical development of zoo elephant survivorship4
A comparison of staff presence and signage on zoo visitor behavior4
Deep Dive Into Noninvasive Biometrics: A Pilot Journey Using Stereo‐Video in a Public Aquarium3
Liver and Let Die? A Retrospective Analysis of Secretarybird Mortality in European Zoos3
Factors affecting captive female giraffe stress response: Male presence, small enclosure, and low temperature3
Positive Correlation Between Fecal Estrogen and Glucocorticoid Metabolites in a Female Clouded Leopard3
UVB‐emitting LEDs for reptile lighting: Identifying the risks of nonsolar UV spectra3
Seasonality, Social Structure and Age Predict Conspecific Aggression in Captive Breeding Southern Ground‐Hornbills (Bucorvus leadbeateri)3
Residual tissue magnesium concentration in jellyfish (Aurelia aurita and Cassiopea andromeda) following magnesium chloride euthanasia3
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 Estonia3
Food‐related substrate preference in juveniles seastar Echinaster (Othilia) brasiliensis (Müller & Troschel,1842) in captivity3
Traumatic telson avulsion and attempted external stabilization in Atlantic horseshoe crabs (Limulus polyphemus)3
Husbandry conditions of spotted ratfish (Hydrolagus colliei, Chimaeriformes) in aquaria for successful embryonic development and long‐term survival of juveniles3
Age‐Related Differences in Gut Microbiome and Fecal Metabolome of Captive African Penguins (Spheniscus demersus)3
Insights Into the Reproduction and Maturity of the Spinetail Devil Ray (Mobula mobular)3
Genetic diversity and relatedness in captive collared peccariesDicotyles tajacu(Linnaeus, 1758) (Cetartiodactyla: Tayassuidae) estimated by microsatellite genotyping using high‐throughput seque3
Effectiveness of Deslorelin Implants in Suppressing Egg Production in a White‐Naped Crane ( Antigone vipio ): A Case Study3
Effects of Feeding Graded Levels of Gelatin Content on Growth, Feed Utilization and Health Status in Head‐Started Leatherback Sea Turtles ( Dermochelys coriacea 3
Incorporating the Enclosure MonitoR Use (EMU) App to ZooMonitor Observations Technical Report3
Current Knowledge on Craniodental Anatomy and Dental Pathology in Golden Snub‐Nosed Monkeys (Rhinopithecus roxellana): A Comparative Review3
Losing the forest for the tree? On the wisdom of subpopulation management3
Body mass and growth rates in captive chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes) cared for in African wildlife sanctuaries, zoological institutions, and research facilities3
Predictors of testosterone in zoo‐managed male African elephants (Loxodonta Africana)3
Issue Information3
Evoking empathy—An overlooked role of animal statues in zoos3
Increasing Intermammary Distance During Estrus in Bottlenose Dolphins ( Tursiops truncatus )3
Reproductive potential and implant loss in female hamadryas baboons (Papio hamadryas) previously contracepted with melengestrol acetate contraceptive implants at AZA institutions3
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