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Hutchins, Michael; Wiese, Robert J.; Smith, Brandie

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“…Conservation zoos employ experts in a wide range of fields including ecologists, nutritionists, veterinary scientists, endocrine and disease specialists, social and behavioural researchers, and many more. As such, zoos are in an ideal position to provide interdisciplinary expertise on conservation issues [11,117]. Furthermore, as the research conducted within zoos is needs-driven and has direct practical applications, zoo scientific research has the capability of providing the most up to date and best-practice knowledge in their associated fields [118].…”

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The Role of Zoos and Aquariums in Contributing to the Kunming–Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework

Moss

Vukelić

Walker

et al. 2023

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It is now well established that human-induced species extinctions and habitat degradation are currently occurring at unprecedented rates. To halt and reverse this decline, the international community adopted the Kunming–Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF), as part of the Kunming–Montreal Biodiversity Package, in December 2022. We clarify what this new framework means for conservation zoos and aquariums in their mission to prevent species extinction by highlighting areas of focus. We explain why it is necessary that conservation zoos and aquariums establish the appropriate mechanisms for contributing towards such a framework to help validate their role in the 21st Century. Conservation zoos and aquariums should be reassured that much of their work already fits within the GBF. However, the current mechanisms for individual zoos and aquariums to directly contribute to the implementation of the GBF mostly rely on close collaboration with individual national governments and/or are only possible at a national level. It is therefore critical that national, regional, and global zoo membership organisations take a leading role in championing the work of their members. Equally, adequately linking the efforts of zoos and aquariums to the national implementation of international instruments, such as the GBF, is imperative to ensure that these organizations’ contributions feed into the understanding we have of global progress towards the implementation of international instruments.

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Section: Gbf Targets With Potential Contribution From Zoosmentioning

confidence: 99%

The Role of Zoos and Aquariums in Contributing to the Kunming–Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework

Moss

Vukelić

Walker

et al. 2023

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“…This finding can be attributed to methodological difficulties of activity measurements in free-living animals, without influencing the animals behaviour [ 16 , 17 ]. Behavioural observations, including the analysis and construction of activity budgets, can be used to fill these knowledge gaps [ 18 , 19 ].…”

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Diurnal and Nocturnal Behaviour of Cheetahs (Acinonyx jubatus) and Lions (Panthera leo) in Zoos

Seyrling

Dierkes

Burger

2022

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Mammals are constantly exposed to exogenous and endogenous influences that affect their behaviour and daily activity. Light and temperature, as well as anthropogenic factors such as husbandry routines, visitors, and feeding schedules are potential influences on animals in zoological gardens. In order to investigate the effects of some of these factors on animal behaviour, observational studies based on the analyses of activity budgets can be used. In this study, the daily and nightly activity budgets of six lions (Panthera leo) and five cheetahs (Acinonyx jubatus) from four EAZA institutions were investigated. Focused on the influencing factor light and feeding, we analysed these activity budgets descriptively. Behaviour was recorded and analysed during the winter months over an observation period of 14 days and 14 nights using infrared-sensitive cameras. Our results show that lions and cheetahs exhibit activity peaks at crepuscular and feeding times, regardless of husbandry. Thus, lions in captivity shift nocturnal behaviour familiar from the wild to crepuscular and diurnal times. In cheetahs, in contrast, captive and wild individuals show similar 24hr behavioural rhythms. The resting behaviour of both species is more pronounced at night, with cheetahs having a shorter overall sleep duration than lions. This study describes the results of the examined animals and is not predictive. Nevertheless, the results of this study make an important contribution to gaining knowledge about possible factors influencing the behaviour of lions and cheetahs in zoos and offer implications that could be useful for improving husbandry and management.

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Biological and environmental factors as sources of variation in nocturnal behavior of giraffe

2021

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Upon a drastic decline of the giraffe population in the wild, conservation efforts and therefore the role of zoos have become more important than ever. With their unique opportunities, zoos provide excellent conditions to study animal behavior, expanding the knowledge about the giraffe's behavior repertoire and their ability to adapt. This study therefore examined the nocturnal behavior of 63 giraffe living in 13 different EAZA zoos across Germany and the Netherlands. Giraffe were observed and videos recorded via infrared sensitive cameras during the winter seasons 2015–2018. The observation period spanned nightly from 17:00 to 7:00. Thus, 198 nights, with a total of 2772 h were recorded and analyzed. Linear mixed models were then used to assess potential biological and environmental factors influencing behavior during the dark phase. Results show that individual variables such as age, subspecies and motherhood determined nocturnal activity and sleep behavior most. Among the variables studied, husbandry conditions and environmental factors complying with EAZA standards had no influence on the giraffe's nocturnal behavior. By combining nocturnal activity analyses and an assessment of potential influencing factors, our findings present a holistic approach to a better understanding of captive giraffe behavior and allow for management implications.

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Cited by 3 publications

References 112 publications

The Role of Zoos and Aquariums in Contributing to the Kunming–Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework

The Role of Zoos and Aquariums in Contributing to the Kunming–Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework

Diurnal and Nocturnal Behaviour of Cheetahs (Acinonyx jubatus) and Lions (Panthera leo) in Zoos

Biological and environmental factors as sources of variation in nocturnal behavior of giraffe

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