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Understanding temporal social dynamics in zoo animal management: an elephant case study [PDF]

, 2020
Zoo animal management procedures which lead to changes to social groups can cause disruption in social hierarchies and the temporary breakdown of social relationships. Animals have different roles in social networks. Understanding individual positions in
Samantha Bremner-Harrison, Carter, A, Carol Hall, Ellen Williams, Bremner-Harrison, S, Hall, C, Williams, E, Anne Carter   +7 more
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TOXOPLASMOSIS, BALANTIDIASIS AND AMEBIASIS AMONG, ZOO-ANIMALS AND MAN [PDF]

Assiut Veterinary Medical Journal, 1993
The incidence of Toxoplasmosis, Balantidiasis and Amebiasis in Zoo animals and man were studied in Zoo garden, Giza-Egyp < /strong>t. Faecal samp < /strong>les were collected from man and Zoo animal for detection of Balantidium coli and ...
H.A. SAMAHA, A.H. EL-GOHARY, A.A. DRAZ
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Toxoplasma gondii among captive wild mammals in zoos in Brazil and Cuba: seroprevalence and associated risk factors

Revista Brasileira de Parasitologia Veterinária, 2021
Toxoplasma gondii is a zoonotic parasite of worldwide distribution that can infect several species of homeothermic animals. Few studies have evaluated the exposure of captive wild animals to T. gondii.
Ginette Villar-Echarte, Igor Falco Arruda, Alynne da Silva Barbosa, Raiden Grandía Guzmán, Anderson Mendes Augusto, Fernando Troccoli, Alejandro Manuel Rodríguez Segón, Ana Letícia Carvalho Santos, Paula Ferraz de Camargo Zanotto, Mariana Zanchetta e Gava, Hélio Langoni, Maria Regina Reis Amendoeira   +11 more
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Evidence of public engagement with science: visitor learning at a zoo-housed primate research centre [PDF]

, 2012
Primate behavioural and cognitive research is increasingly conducted on direct public view in zoo settings. The potential of such facilities for public engagement with science is often heralded, but evidence of tangible, positive effects on public ...
Kate Peirce, Waller Bridget M., Waller, BM, Mitchell Heidi, Waller, Bridget, Heidi Mitchell, Peirce, K, Peirce, Kate, Micheletta Jerome, Jerome Micheletta, Kate Peirce (137070), Bridget M. Waller (137067), Jerome Micheletta (137076), Mitchell, H, Micheletta, J, Bridget M. Waller, Heidi Mitchell (137074), Peirce Kate, Mitchell, H., Micheletta, Jerome, Bridget M Waller   +20 more
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First report of Blastocystis spp. subtypes in ZOO animals in Slovakia, Central Europe

Annals of Agricultural and Environmental Medicine, 2022
Blastocystis spp. has been reported in wildlife, domestic animals and animals housed in ZOO. To-date, 17 genetically diverse lines have been reported in mammals and birds (designated ST) based on differences in the SSU rRNA.
Oľga Danišová, Alexandra Valenčáková, Petra Kandráčová, Martin Tomko, Monika Sučik   +4 more
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Individuals Matter: Dilemmas and Solutions in Conservation and Animal Welfare Practices in Zoos

Animals, 2022
Compassionate conservation advocates for minimizing individual suffering in conservation practice and adheres to the principle “individuals matter”—intrinsically, in and of themselves.
Anne Safiya Clay, Ingrid J. Visseren-Hamakers   +1 more
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Chylopericardium Effusion in a Lac Alaotra Bamboo Lemur (Hapalemur alaotrensis)

Animals, 2021
An 11-year-old female Hapalemur alaotrensis was evaluated following a history of dyspnea of 15 days’ duration. Thoracic radiography performed by the referring veterinarian revealed a large cardiac silhouette and dorsal deviation of the trachea.
Mara Bagardi, Jessica Bassi, Angelica Stranieri, Vanessa Rabbogliatti, Daniela Gioeni, William Magnone, Claudio Pigoli   +6 more
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How abnormal is the behaviour of captive, zoo-living, chimpanzees? [PDF]

, 2011
Background. Many captive chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes) show a variety of serious behavioural abnormalities, some of which have been considered as possible signs of compromised mental health.
Newton-Fisher, Nicholas E., Birkett Lucy P., Birkett, Lucy P., Nicholas E Newton-Fisher, Newton-Fisher Nicholas E., Nicholas E. Newton-Fisher, Lucy P Birkett, Lucy P. Birkett   +7 more
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Assessing public engagement with science in a university primate research centre in a national zoo [PDF]

, 2012
Recent years have seen increasing encouragement by research institutions and funding bodies for scientists to actively engage with the public, who ultimately finance their work.
Mark T Bowler, Mark T. Bowler (173531), Bowler, Mark T, Hannah M Buchanan-Smith, Buchanan-Smith, Hannah M, Hannah M. Buchanan-Smith (173534), Andrew Whiten, Bowler, Mark Timothy, Buchanan-Smith Hannah M., Whiten, Andrew, Andrew Whiten (173537), Bowler Mark T., Whiten Andrew   +12 more
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Behaviour-Based Husbandry—A Holistic Approach to the Management of Abnormal Repetitive Behaviors

Animals, 2018
The field of zoo animal welfare science has developed significantly over recent years. However despite this progress in terms of scientific research, globally, zoo animals still face many welfare challenges.
Heather Bacon
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