Moving forward with zoo welfare assessment: A response to Cooke (2017)

Rose, Paul; Nash, Steve; Riley, Lisa M.

doi:10.1016/j.jveb.2017.11.001

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“…Different species might have different motivators while individuals might have different triggers at different times or in different scenarios (Bauer et al, 2013). The logical starting point for any type of species, including the giant anteater, is to determine the individual's pacing motivation through the lens of risk factors determined by its natural history (Rose et al, 2017a).…”

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Evaluating the Influence of Conspecifics on a Male Giant Anteater's (Myrmecophaga tridactyla) Pacing Behavior

Eyer¹,

Miller²

2020

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Stereotypic behavior has been studied in various species, but little information exists on stereotypies in giant anteaters (Myrmecophaga tridactyla) under professional care. Giant anteaters are known for their solitary nature and well-developed sense of smell. This study examined the effect of conspecifics who were housed off-exhibit on a male giant anteater’s rate of pacing and pacing intensity when he was on-exhibit. Instantaneous sampling was used to determine the percentage of time pacing, the number of pacing bouts and pacing bout duration. Randomization tests determined that the reduction in the male giant anteater’s rate of pacing significantly decreased after conspecifics were relocated to a different building. Pacing bout duration, a potential measure of intensity, also significantly decreased during the treatment phase. In addition, the giant anteater changed his pacing location after the removal of conspecifics. He transitioned from pacing near the conspecifics’ off-exhibit location during the baseline to the opposite quadrant of the exhibit after their departure. These results suggest that keeping a male giant anteater in proximity to conspecifics without the ability to interact with them had an impact on his behavior. Better understanding the motivations for stereotypic behaviors of giant anteaters will better inform housing decisions made by zoo professionals.

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Evaluating the Influence of Conspecifics on a Male Giant Anteater's (Myrmecophaga tridactyla) Pacing Behavior

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Miller²

2020

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“…All taxa may benefit from an enriched captive environment that allows performance of behavioural diversity and that promotes positive affective states (Rose et al 2017a(Rose et al , 2017b(Rose et al , 2019a. As some taxonomic groups are particularly susceptible to the development of abnormal repetitive behaviour when housed in captivity, EE has often been implemented as a preventative or treatment strategy (Shyne 2006).…”

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“…Inference of welfare state in reptiles, amphibians, fish or invertebrates appears more challenging than for endotherms. This challenge may be because outward visible signs of welfare state are often subtle and environmental variables (such as temperature) strongly influence activity levels and behaviour (Burghardt 2013;Bashaw et al 2016;Rose et al 2017Rose et al , 2017b. If key welfare indicators are unknown or hard to identify, the difficulties for researchers in their attempts to identify effective EE strategies are increased (Greenway et al 2016).…”

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An evaluation of the role of ‘biological evidence’ in zoo and aquarium enrichment practices

Brereton¹,

Rose²

2022

Anim. welf.

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Evidence-based approaches are key to advancing all areas of zoo and aquarium practice. Output from empirical study must be disseminated to those within the industry so that results can support changes to husbandry and management for individual species. Information on enrichment techniques is published in a range of sources, including papers in the peer-reviewed and 'grey literature' (ie professional but non-reviewed publications). To investigate how evidence is implemented into enrichment practices, we sampled all enrichment studies identified in one online repository of peer-reviewed papers and two grey literature publications across an elevenyear period. We recorded whether the enrichment was supported with biological evidence (whether it was developed using published enrichment-focused research for that species and/or with the species' ecology and behaviour information) alongside analysis of the type of enrichment used and the chosen study species. Enrichment articles were more likely to be supported by biological evidence in peer-reviewed than grey literature. Taxonomic differences in the use of evidence were noted; for example, enrichment provided to carnivores and parrots was more likely to be supported with biological evidence compared to that used for penguins. Of the five enrichment types, nutritional enrichment was most often based on biological evidence. Multi-category and physical enrichment types were more common across all literature sources whereas social enrichment was less common, suggesting barriers to implementation of all enrichment types in zoological facilities. Our research suggests that zoo and aquarium professionals are considering species-specific welfare needs by ensuring that enrichment protocols are supported by biological evidence. However, opportunities to diversify the enrichment types being offered and species being researched are identified.

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Journal of Veterinary Behavior

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Moving forward with zoo welfare assessment: A response to Cooke (2017)

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Evaluating the Influence of Conspecifics on a Male Giant Anteater's (Myrmecophaga tridactyla) Pacing Behavior

Evaluating the Influence of Conspecifics on a Male Giant Anteater's (Myrmecophaga tridactyla) Pacing Behavior

An evaluation of the role of ‘biological evidence’ in zoo and aquarium enrichment practices

Using data to challenge belief structures and inform actions

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