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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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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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Investigation of Toxoplasma infection in zoo animals using multispecies ELISA and GRA7 nested PCR

BMC Veterinary Research, 2022
Background Toxoplasma is an obligate intracellular protozoan that causes an important zoonotic disease with a worldwide distribution. Felids are the definitive hosts of this parasite, while virtually all warm-blooded animals, including birds, serve as ...
Ru-Min Liu, Wei-Hsiang Huang, Shang-Lin Wang, Sin-Ling Wang, Pei-Yun Huang, Chen-Yeh Lien, Yen-Hsueh Lai, Pao-Jung Wang, Li-Hsin Wu, Albert Taiching Liao   +9 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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Behavioural Changes in Zoo Animals during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Long-Term, Multi Species Comparison

Journal of Zoological and Botanical Gardens, 2022
Visitors are a prominent feature of the zoo environment and lives of zoo animals. The COVID-19 pandemic led to repeated and extended closure periods for zoos worldwide.
Naomi Frost, Anne Carter, Martin Vernon, Sarah Armstrong, Naomi Davies Walsh, Michael Colwill, Lorna Turner-Jepson, Samantha J. Ward, Ellen Williams   +8 more
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The Moderating Role of Islamic Heritage Program in the Effect of Zoo Educational Goal on Sustainable Development [PDF]

Journal of Tourism, Hotels and Heritage, 2023
Zoo is an attracting visitor experience especially for a one-day visitor. It can play several roles; one of them is facilitating education in terms of conservation, getting more revenues and supporting the community positive attitudes for animals.
Heba Allah Mohamed Abdel Fattah, Noha Khalil   +1 more
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The urban forest project as an extension of landscape immersion and a way to support community engagement in the Ragunan Zoo, Jakarta

ASEAN Journal of Community Engagement, 2018
This article examines necessary elements to be considered in designing urban forest at the Ragunan Zoo, Jakarta, as part of increasing the role of the zoo to educate people on animals and their habitats.
Yulia Nurliani Lukito
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The experience of reintroduction of western capercaillie (Tetrao urogallus) and hazel grouse (Tetrastes bonasia) in the Novosibirsk Region, Russia

Юг России: экология, развитие
Aim. Evaluation of the effectiveness of reintroduction methods of western capercaillie (Tetrao urogallus) and hazel grouse (Tetrastes bonasia) born and raised in aviaries in the conditions of the West Siberian plain.Birds were released into nature from a
V. A. Shilo, V. A. Yudkin, I. G. Frolov, S. N. Klimova   +3 more
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