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Review: Comparative methane production in mammalian herbivores

open access: yesAnimal, 2020
Methane (CH4) production is a ubiquitous, apparently unavoidable side effect of fermentative fibre digestion by symbiotic microbiota in mammalian herbivores. Here, a data compilation is presented of in vivo CH4 measurements in individuals of 37 mammalian
M. Clauss   +10 more
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Toxoplasma gondii among captive wild mammals in zoos in Brazil and Cuba: seroprevalence and associated risk factors

open access: yesRevista 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   +11 more
doaj   +1 more source

The zoo as ecotourism attraction – visitor reactions, perceptions and management implications: the case of Hamilton Zoo, New Zealand [PDF]

open access: yes, 2004
This paper reports results from a survey of 359 visitors to Hamilton Zoo, New Zealand. The questionnaire comprised items relating to motives for visiting the zoo, and evaluations of attributes, thereby permitting an importance-evaluation approach.
Ryan, Chris, Saward, Jan
core   +2 more sources

First report of Blastocystis spp. subtypes in ZOO animals in Slovakia, Central Europe

open access: yesAnnals 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   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Individuals Matter: Dilemmas and Solutions in Conservation and Animal Welfare Practices in Zoos

open access: yesAnimals, 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   +1 more
doaj   +1 more source

The strange trip to the zoo. In the search of another perspective [PDF]

open access: yes, 2017
Artykuł jest próbą spojrzenia na wiersze dla dzieci Józefa Ratajczaka, w których pojawiają się zwierzęta w zoo (z tomików Między nami zwierzakami oraz Wycieczka do zoo).
Żygowska, Joanna
core   +2 more sources

Chylopericardium Effusion in a Lac Alaotra Bamboo Lemur (Hapalemur alaotrensis)

open access: yesAnimals, 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   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Behavioural Changes in Zoo Animals during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Long-Term, Multi Species Comparison

open access: yesJournal 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   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

The urban forest project as an extension of landscape immersion and a way to support community engagement in the Ragunan Zoo, Jakarta

open access: yesASEAN 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
doaj   +1 more source

Genetic diversity of Cryptosporidium spp. in captive reptiles [PDF]

open access: yes, 2004
The genetic diversity of Cryptosporidium in reptiles was analyzed by PCR-restriction fragment length polymorphism and sequence analysis of the small subunit rRNA gene.
Xiao, L.   +12 more
core   +2 more sources

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