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Perceptions of Elephants’ Labor and Autonomy in Zoos [PDF]

Animals
Many modern zoos maintain charismatic megafauna, such as elephants, as their iconic residents, as these animals have been shown to hold the zoogoers’ gaze more adeptly than demurer animals.
Angela M. Lacinak
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Animal–Visitor Interactions in Zoos and Aquariums: A Systematic Review [PDF]

Animals
There is increasing recognition of the importance of human–animal interaction (HAI) research in the assessment of animal welfare. This is partly reflected by the appearance of increasing animal–visitor interaction (AVI) publications in zoos.
Ga-Yi Lin, Keith Chi Hui Ng, Eduardo J. Fernandez   +2 more
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Beyond the Camera Trap: A Systematic Review of Computing Technology Used to Monitor and Interact with (More) Varied Taxa in Zoos and Aquariums [PDF]

Animals
Zoos and aquariums house a wide range of species, yet research remains heavily skewed toward mammals and camera-based technologies. This systematic literature review examines the use of computing technologies to monitor or interact with animals in zoos ...
Lilliana Hassinger, Christena Nippert-Eng   +1 more
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Emergency Response to Australia’s Black Summer 2019–2020: The Role of a Zoo-Based Conservation Organisation in Wildlife Triage, Rescue, and Resilience for the Future

Animals, 2021
Modern zoos are increasingly taking a leading role in emergency management and wildlife recovery. In the face of climate change and the predicted increase in frequency and magnitude of catastrophic events, zoos provide specialised expertise to assist ...
Marissa L. Parrott, Leanne V. Wicker, Amanda Lamont, Chris Banks, Michelle Lang, Michael Lynch, Bonnie McMeekin, Kimberly A. Miller, Fiona Ryan, Katherine E. Selwood, Sally L. Sherwen, Craig Whiteford   +11 more
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Natural Habitat Design for Zoo-Housed Elasmobranch and Teleost Fish Species Improves Behavioural Repertoire and Space Use in a Visitor Facing Exhibit

Animals, 2021
This study investigated the behaviour of two Elasmobranch species; Southern fiddler ray (Trygonorrhina dumerilii, n = 1) and Port Jackson shark (Heterodontus portusjacksoni, n = 4) and two teleost species; moonlighter (Tilodon sexfasciatus, n = 1) and ...
Kristie Lawrence, Sally L. Sherwen, Hannah Larsen   +2 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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Emergency conservation interventions during times of crisis: A case study for a threatened bird species in the Australian Black Summer bushfires

Conservation Science and Practice, 2022
Emergency conservation interventions will be increasingly necessary to prevent extinctions or severe population bottlenecks as extreme events become more frequent.
Katherine E. Selwood, Mark Antos, Mick Bramwell, Adam Lee, Michael Lynch, Michael J. L. Magrath, Kimberly Maute, Fiona Melvin, Rowan Mott, Marc Perri, Craig Whiteford, Rohan H. Clarke   +11 more
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Why Partner with a Zoo or Garden? Selected Lessons from Seventy Years of Regional Conservation Partnerships at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum

Journal of Zoological and Botanical Gardens, 2022
Zoos and botanical gardens (ZBGs) play a variety of roles in regional conservation partnerships, including their most common role as the ex situ managers of rare plant and animal populations. Using case studies from a 70-year history of conservation work
Debra Colodner, Kim Franklin, Craig Ivanyi, John F. Wiens, Stéphane Poulin   +4 more
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Local Plant and Insect Conservation Evaluated with Organizational Identity Theory

Journal of Zoological and Botanical Gardens, 2023
With a range of programs focused on local plant and insect conservation, the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden works with partners and our communities to restore landscapes and thriving ecosystems for wildlife and people.
Lily Maynard, Bailey Cadena, T’Noya Thompson, Valerie Pence, Megan Philpott, Mollie O’Neil, Mandy Pritchard, Julia Glenn, Bridget Reilly, Jordan Hubrich, David Jenike   +10 more
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Quantifying the 60-Year Contribution of Japanese Zoos and Aquariums to Peer-Reviewed Scientific Research

Animals, 2022
With the shift in their social roles, modern zoos and aquariums are required to develop scientific research. Although zoos and aquariums worldwide have reported an increase in the number of papers they publish and the diversification of their fields in ...
Wataru Anzai, Kazuyuki Ban, Shintaro Hagiwara, Tomoya Kako, Nobuyuki Kashiwagi, Keisuke Kawase, Yumi Yamanashi, Koichi Murata   +7 more
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