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Perceptions of Elephants’ Labor and Autonomy in Zoos [PDF]
AnimalsMany 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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Up to Standard? A Longitudinal Analysis of Regulatory Compliance in British Zoos [PDF]
AnimalsWe analysed the formal inspection reports of 108 licensed British zoos covering three consecutive formal inspections, equivalent to a licensing period, under the Zoo Licensing Act 1981 (ZLA).
Chris Lewis, Frankie Osuch
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Animal–Visitor Interactions in Zoos and Aquariums: A Systematic Review [PDF]
AnimalsThere 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 +2 more
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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 +7 more
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Journal of Zoological and Botanical Gardens, 2023 The long-term sustainability of ex situ animal populations requires coordination across facilities through cooperative breeding programs. Here, we investigate the reasons for inconsistent reproductive success in the zoo-based North American Asian small ...
Ashley D. Franklin +4 more
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Zoos consenting to the illegal wildlife trade – the earless monitor lizard as a case study [PDF]
Nature Conservation, 2021 The illegal wildlife trade has direct relevance for zoo management, animal acquisition and disposition and it has no place in modern zoo management. Zoos must not only act within the law of the country in which it is based, but they should also follow ...
Vincent Nijman
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Increasing AZA-Accredited Zoo and Aquarium Engagement in Conservation
Frontiers in Environmental Science, 2021 Conservation should be the higher purpose of any modern zoological facility and has consistently been a required element of accreditation by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA).
Kayla J. Ripple +4 more
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Animals, 2020 This review paper is a synthesis of results from multiple studies that we have conducted over the past several years using similar methodologies to identify factors related to welfare of captive populations of elephants in North American zoos and ...
Janine L. Brown +3 more
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British Educational Research Journal, EarlyView., 2023 Abstract Children's relationship with time in preschools is an under‐researched area. Young children rarely know how to measure time using a clock, but their experiences of time may contribute to understanding children's well‐being and debates about quality in preschools.
Kristín Dýrfjörð +3 more
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Journal of Zoological and Botanical Gardens, 2022 Goodfellow’s tree kangaroos (Dendrolagus goodfellowi) are an endangered, arboreal macropod native to the lower, mid-montane rainforests of Papua New Guinea. Despite a number of holders keeping D.
Katherine Finch, Amy Humphreys
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