Zoos Archives - Page 13 of 18

Jun 24 2013 | Faunalytics

Rambling Thoughts On The History Of Zoos

This essay discusses the history of zoos, with a focus on conservation and animal collections. READ MORE

Jun 4 2013 | Faunalytics

Reasons For Stereotypical Behavior In Zoo-Housed Primates

Primates that are housed in zoos are highly prone to the stereotypical behaviors of pacing and hair-pulling, which occur due to the lack of ability to engage in their natural behaviors. READ MORE

Mar 5 2013 | Faunalytics

Specific Image Characteristics Influence Attitudes About Chimpanzee Conservation And Use As Pets

The public's attitude about chimpanzees can be influenced heavily by differing images of chimpanzees in different environments. READ MORE

Feb 27 2013 | Faunalytics

Adrenocortical Activity Measure Of African Elephants Stress

Through measuring hormones found in fecal matter, researchers have found that African elephants residing inside protected areas had significantly lower levels of stress. READ MORE

Nov 30 2012 | Carol Glasser

Going in Circles: Research Nutshell

Visitors to zoos and aquariums often see animals pacing, swimming in circles, or performing similar acts not normally found in nature. READ MORE

Nov 1 2012 | Faunalytics

Obsessive Compulsive And Anxiety Disorders In Chimpanzees

Chimpanzees in the wild have not been recorded as suffering from anxiety disorders or obsessive compulsive disorders, but 18% of chimpanzees living in sanctuaries do. READ MORE

Oct 23 2012 | Faunalytics

The Assessment Of Animal Welfare In British Zoo Inspections

British zoo inspectors are inadequate, with 1/10 of inspectors not fulfilling the legal requirements in their inspections, and most of the inspections being too brief to get a full picture. READ MORE

Oct 2 2012 | Faunalytics

How Research Predicted The Popularity Of Meatless Mondays

Although controversial, "Meatless Mondays" can be a successful strategy for animal activists to pursue under the goal of incremental advocacy. READ MORE

Sep 19 2012 | Faunalytics

Results Of The “Programme Animals Survey 2005”

This study examined attitudes towards zoo program activities to determine an ethical guideline on using animals in demonstrations and commercial activities. READ MORE

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