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Jul 3 2014 | Faunalytics

Why Do So Many Calves Die On Modern Dairy Farms?

There is little understanding on the reasons for high calf mortality, as a result of a lack of standardized reporting and lack of after-death testing. READ MORE

Jun 23 2014 | Faunalytics

Zoo Visitor Effect On Mammal Behaviour

This study found that zoo visitors through their noise levels have a negative impact on the welfare of zoo-housed mammals. READ MORE

Jun 13 2014 | Faunalytics

Behaviour Measures To Assess Pain In Lab Rats

This article details how researchers determine pain experienced by mice and rats in laboratory experiments. READ MORE

Jun 11 2014 | Faunalytics

The Effect Of Enclosure Size On Aggression Of Rabbits

Rabbits that are placed in larger enclosures exhibit less aggression and are friendly towards each other. READ MORE

Jun 5 2014 | Faunalytics

Bear Behavior Reveals Human Environmental Encroachment

This study found that the presence of roads affected the movements of brown bears in Sweden. READ MORE

Jun 5 2014 | Faunalytics

Assessment Of Three Captive Asian Elephants In Zoos

Elephants in captivity have a low reproductive success rate. Female elephants who were injured, used in religious events, or kept locked up had even lower fertility rates. READ MORE

May 27 2014 | Faunalytics

Salivary Cortisol And Behavior In Therapy Dogs During Animal-Assisted Interventions

A pilot study has measured the effects of animal-assisted therapy on the animals used, with no definitive signs of stress found. READ MORE

May 22 2014 | Faunalytics

Cognitive Influences On The Avian Maternal Response

This study found that hens exhibit physiological and physical responses when their chicks are in proximity of danger. READ MORE

May 22 2014 | Faunalytics

The Effects Of Traffic Noise On Distributions Of Birds

This study has found that the noise from traffic has a strong impact on bird behavior through affecting their movements and reducing the number of birds travelling along roads. READ MORE

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