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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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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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An International Investigation of the Prevalence of Negative Visitor Behaviour in the Zoo

, 2023
Negative visitor behaviour is an understudied area of zoo research, even though negative actions can have serious implications for animal welfare. This research project investigated the prevalence of negative visitor behaviours at four different zoos. It
Sean McKeown, Ruth O’Riordan, Juan Scheun, Courtney Collins, Claudia Tay, Yotam Barr   +5 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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