An Introduction to Zoo Biology and Management

Rees, Paul A.

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“…Symptoms are overt characteristics of the normal homeostatic reactions of an organism trying to restore a disturbed equilibrium. In this sense, stereotypies are devises for adapting in an inadequate environment (Ödberg, 1978;Rees, 2011). The problem knows whether any external stimuli play a role in the abnormal behavior or if it is caused by internal neurological factors.…”

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Long-Term Macroevaluation of Environmental Enrichment in Three Brown Bears (Ursus arctos) at Barcelona Zoo

Soriano

Vinyoles

Maté³

2015

Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science

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Four species of bear are known that in their habitat natural manifest variable behaviors depending on the season. The objective of the present study was to assess if aberrant behaviors -as indicators of animal welfare-have annual variations for three seasonal periods -spring, summer and autumn-. Data were collected from two female brown bears (Ursus arctos) housed in the same facility at the Barcelona Zoo.Using a multi-focal continuous and a scan sampling methods, a total of 63 hours of behavior was observed and recorded per individual. Old female's aberrant behavior displays frequencies about 17%, whereas young female had a value about 5%. The results indicate that some aspects of the aberrant behavior varied according to the three seasonal periods. The old female's aberrant episodes duration and young female's aberrant behaviors intensity and occurrence varied according to the three seasonal periods. In last cases, the aberrant behavior was higher in spring followed by summer and autumn coinciding with seasonal changes of wild bears with two activity peaks: one on spring in relation to mateseeking behaviors and another on autumn in relation to foraging food behavior.Correspondence should be sent to

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Long-Term Macroevaluation of Environmental Enrichment in Three Brown Bears (Ursus arctos) at Barcelona Zoo

Soriano

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2015

Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science

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“…A critical basic requirement of all animals is access to appropriate food and water. Factors such as age and activity level, as well as size, body condition, reproductive status, physiological status and overall health, must be taken into account when considering an animal's nutritional needs (Rees, ). A number of free‐living wild species spend a large proportion of their active time searching for food (Kasanen et al ., ).…”

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The welfare of wild animals in zoological institutions: are we meeting our duty of care?

Blackett

McKenna²,

Kavanagh

et al. 2016

International Zoo Yearbook

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Across the world there are many different species of wild animals maintained in zoological institutions of one sort or another for a variety of purposes. Their welfare is directly dependent upon the quality of life they experience, which in turn is driven by the understanding the owner/keeper has of the needs of the animals. This ‘understanding’ may or may not be informed by scientific knowledge. Sub‐optimal conditions and/or husbandry practices can result in injury, disease and poor mental health; hence, it is critical that environmental conditions, management and husbandry techniques are employed that promote positive physical and psychological health for all wild animals in human care. An individual needs good psychological health, as well as good physical health, to achieve good welfare. Further complicating the issue is the variation in existing animal‐welfare legislation and in the range of species afforded protection under the legislation between different countries. This paper emerges from an initiative to improve and promote good welfare in zoological institutions that have suboptimal conditions in countries where help is needed most. This initiative included fostering relationships with zoo and aquarium officials and regulatory bodies based on an assessment of what needs to be done for specific facilities to improve welfare for the animals under their care. An approach to advancing animal welfare was developed by establishing the fundamental requirements for the welfare of wild animals in human care and developing an accompanying assessment tool. This approach incorporated the Five Domains animal‐welfare model as the central evaluative device.

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“…Although common misconceptions about zoos do exist (Bertram, 2004), there are indeed other issues about zoos which can be critically scrutinized and discussed within society (Rees, 2011). For many years management practices of captive breeding and other issues such as animal transportation and medication were not communicated by zoos or questioned by the general public (Lindburg, 1991;Revers, 2003).…”

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“…So-called 'full body feeding' or 'carcass feeding' is a sensitive topic that is often met with incomprehension (Hancocks, 1980), even though it affects animal welfare positively (McPhee, 2002;Bashaw, Bloomsmith, Marr, & Maple, 2003;Depauw et al, 2012). Due to negative feedback several zoos have stopped this form of feeding in view of visitors (Rees, 2011).…”

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On communicating critical issues of population management in zoos to the public

Schäfer

2015

Der Zoologische Garten

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An Introduction to Zoo Biology and Management

Cited by 35 publications

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Long-Term Macroevaluation of Environmental Enrichment in Three Brown Bears (Ursus arctos) at Barcelona Zoo

Long-Term Macroevaluation of Environmental Enrichment in Three Brown Bears (Ursus arctos) at Barcelona Zoo

The welfare of wild animals in zoological institutions: are we meeting our duty of care?

On communicating critical issues of population management in zoos to the public

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