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 2022-05-01 to 2026-05-01.)
ArticleCitations
Case study: Visual barriers reduce pacing in captive tigers30
The Use of Gonadotropin Releasing Hormone to Manage Intraspecific Agonism in a Coalition of Male Lions (Panthera leo)24
The Provision of Browse and Its Impacts on the Health and Welfare of Animals at the Zoo: A Review22
Free‐ranging Southern anteater mating behavior: Contribution to Tamandua natural history16
Ambassador Animals Do Not Have a Clear Effect on Visitor Conservation Knowledge and Attitudes Toward Exotic Pets at a Zoo Exhibit16
Impacts of the COVID‐19 pandemic on population management in AZA14
A cross‐over dietary intervention in captive cheetahs (Acinonyx jubatus): Investigating the effects of glycine supplementation on blood parameters14
An evaluation of DNA sample source and molecular markers to determine gender in the short‐beaked echidna (Tachyglossus aculeatus)13
The Welfare and Educational Impacts of Encounter Experiences and Displays on Zoo‐Housed Red Panda ( Ailurus fulgens )12
ManyZoos: A New Collaborative Approach to Multi‐Institution Research in Zoos12
Anurans or Mice: What is the Best Food Item for Young and Adults of Bothrops jararacussu (Lacerda, 1884) in Captivity?12
What is the role of the studbook in zoo and aquarium research?11
Exploration of cultural norms and behavioural beliefs about zoo animal behaviour, welfare, ethics and husbandry practices in a sample of the international zoo community11
The Zone Overlap Index: A new measure of shared resource use in the zoo9
Effects of Substrate Provision and Associated Cleaning Practices on Welfare Indicators in Eastern Long‐Nosed Vipers ( Vipera ammodytes meridionalis ) Dur9
Comparing the effectiveness of flagship species in zoo interpretation videos involving dialogic‐based narrative approaches9
Strategies for establishing and using genome resource banks to protect genetic diversity in conservation breeding programs9
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 Zoo8
Ants (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) and termites (Blattodea: Termitoidae) in the diet of wild white‐bellied pangolin (Phataginus tricuspis) in forest‐savanna habitats of Cameroon8
Sex determination by ultrasonography prior to artificial breeding of the pufferfish Arothron manilensis (Tetraodontiformes, Tetraodontidae)8
Assessment of Vitamin D Status in Great Apes in Human Care8
Body Mass Records of Zoo‐Managed Rhinoceros ( Ceratotherium simum, Diceros bicornis, Rhinoceros unicornis ) as Compared to Field Data of Free‐Ranging Spe7
Variable digestibility of captive northern greater galagos (Otolemur garnettii) fed experimental “frugivorous” and “invertebrate” diets7
The gap in technology for visitor experience in a zoo: A case study in Indonesia7
Factors affecting the behavior of captive white rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum) and the accuracy of ad‐hoc keeper data6
Impact of Animal Encounter Modality and Species on Zoo Visitor Knowledge, Concern, and Conservation Intent6
Seasonal differences in hair growth rates of captive aye‐aye, red ruffed, and black‐and‐white ruffed lemurs6
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Managing Musth for Welfare in a Geriatric Asian Elephant: Behavioral and Hormonal Effects of an Anti‐GnRH Immunotherapeutic6
UV irradiance effects on komodo dragon (Varanus komodoensis) vitamin D3, egg production, and behavior: A case study6
Effect of four eggshell repair materials on weight loss during incubation of white leghorn chicken eggs6
Flock size and structure influence reproductive success in four species of flamingo in 540 captive populations worldwide6
Dusky Gopher Frog (Lithobates sevosus) Repatriation at a Reintroduction Site Through Zoo‐Led Captive‐Release Efforts5
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Words Matter: Empathetic Interpretation Can Increase Children's Positive Perceptions of a Disliked Insect5
Behavioral development of a captive polar bear (Ursus maritimus) cub in the maternal den5
Ultrasonographic and radiographic evaluation of gestation in golden lanceheads (Bothrops insularis) in ex situ breeding programs5
Breeding history and husbandry of the Raggiana Bird‐of‐paradise (Paradisaea raggiana)5
Serial ultrasonographic measurements of fetal parameters over three successive pregnancies in a captive Eastern black‐and‐white colobus monkey (Colobus guereza)5
Management of intraspecific aggression in two bull giraffes (Giraffa camelopardalis ssp. rothschildi)5
Facilitating behavior change: Introducing the Transtheoretical Model of Behavior Change as a conservation psychology framework and tool for practitioners5
Effects of Simulated Dusk and Dawn on Activity and Feeding of Puerto Rican Crested Toads ( Peltophryne lemur ) in Captivity5
Retrospective Analysis of Hatchling Success From Chelonian Eggs at a North Carolina Wildlife Clinic 2010 to 20235
Trends in Reptile Holdings Across UK Zoos: Identification of the Factors Responsible for Declining Numbers of Venomous Snake5
Apparent Digestibility of the Diet Provided to Crab‐Eating Fox ( Cerdocyon thous ) Kept Under Human Care [Diet Provided to Crab‐Eating Fox]5
Never be mute about bird welfare: Swanning around with environmental enrichment5
Optimal Weight Loss of Pink Pigeon (Nesoenas mayeri) Eggs During Incubation4
Noninvasive Assessment of Stress and Reproduction in Captive Lions (Panthera leo) Using Fecal Hormone Analysis4
A comparison of staff presence and signage on zoo visitor behavior4
Investigating the Welfare of Zoo‐Housed Cryptoprocta ferox: Behavioral Observations and Hormonal Profiling4
Growth Rates and Sexual Size Dimorphism in Bothrops jararacussu in Captivity (Viperidae, Crotalinae)4
Wild origins and mitochondrial genetic diversity of Angolan Colobus monkeys (Colobus angolensis) in AZA‐accredited zoos and its implications for ex situ population management4
The historical development of zoo elephant survivorship4
Do African Savanna Elephants (Loxodonta africana) Show Interspecific Social Long‐Term Memory for Their Zoo Keepers?4
Single or repeated immunization against GnRH fails to completely abolish spermatogenesis in dwarf bucks (Capra hircus)4
Issue Information4
UVB‐emitting LEDs for reptile lighting: Identifying the risks of nonsolar UV spectra4
A Comparison of Milk Macronutrient Composition From Domestic and Exotic Species Classified in the Order Perissodactyla4
Institutional networks in cooperative population management: Exploring patterns in transfer fulfillment4
Insights Into the Reproduction and Maturity of the Spinetail Devil Ray (Mobula mobular)3
Factors affecting captive female giraffe stress response: Male presence, small enclosure, and low temperature3
Comparison between concentration and type of intracellular cryoprotectants and the presence of sucrose for cryobanks of somatic cells derived from captive Pumas3
Genetic diversity and relatedness in captive collared peccariesDicotyles tajacu(Linnaeus, 1758) (Cetartiodactyla: Tayassuidae) estimated by microsatellite genotyping using high‐throughput seque3
Seasonality, Social Structure and Age Predict Conspecific Aggression in Captive Breeding Southern Ground‐Hornbills (Bucorvus leadbeateri)3
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
Predictors of testosterone in zoo‐managed male African elephants (Loxodonta Africana)3
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Age‐Related Differences in Gut Microbiome and Fecal Metabolome of Captive African Penguins (Spheniscus demersus)3
Husbandry conditions of spotted ratfish (Hydrolagus colliei, Chimaeriformes) in aquaria for successful embryonic development and long‐term survival of juveniles3
Does a Social Introduction Alter Cortisol in Captive Bonobos ( Pan paniscus )?3
Hatching Plasticity in Captive‐Bred Pickersgill's Reed Frog, Hyperolius pickersgilli (Raw 1982)3
Residual tissue magnesium concentration in jellyfish (Aurelia aurita and Cassiopea andromeda) following magnesium chloride euthanasia3
Body mass and growth rates in captive chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes) cared for in African wildlife sanctuaries, zoological institutions, and research facilities3
Effectiveness of Deslorelin Implants in Suppressing Egg Production in a White‐Naped Crane ( Antigone vipio ): A Case Study3
Effects of Random Feeding Schedule on Pacing in Asiatic Lions (Panthera leo persicus)3
Positive Correlation Between Fecal Estrogen and Glucocorticoid Metabolites in a Female Clouded Leopard3
Increasing Intermammary Distance During Estrus in Bottlenose Dolphins ( Tursiops truncatus )3
Effects of Feeding Graded Levels of Gelatin Content on Growth, Feed Utilization and Health Status in Head‐Started Leatherback Sea Turtles ( Dermochelys coriacea 3
Current Knowledge on Craniodental Anatomy and Dental Pathology in Golden Snub‐Nosed Monkeys (Rhinopithecus roxellana): A Comparative Review3
Food‐related substrate preference in juveniles seastar Echinaster (Othilia) brasiliensis (Müller & Troschel,1842) in captivity3
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