Pilot Investigation of Socio-Spatial Relationships in an Ex Situ White Rhino (Ceratotherium simum simum) Bachelor Group DOI Creative Commons
Lara C. Metrione, Terri L. Roth,

Yaritza Rodríguez

et al.

Journal of Zoological and Botanical Gardens, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 5(4), P. 774 - 787

Published: Dec. 6, 2024

Nonbreeding white rhino bulls are traditionally housed individually in zoos, but space limitations require the exploration of alternative techniques. There no studies group-housed bulls, and feasibility managing a bachelor group is unknown. Six (two each 3-, 5-, 8-yr-olds) 3.1 ha enclosure were observed for 30 min 2×/wk 20–31 wks. The 3-yr-olds relocated after first 20 weeks. Rhino location, nearest neighbor, aggressive behaviors, dominance interactions recorded. was evidence habitat spatial segregation. 3- 5-yr-olds grouped together by age; 8-yr-olds did not associate as much younger rhinos. Aggressive vocalizations physical aggression infrequent (range 0–1.5/h/bull 0–1/h/bull, respectively). Eight-year-olds displayed received most; three-year-olds most. After removed, usage social proximity remaining change. behaviors increased, 0.18–3.1/h/bull) remained more frequent than 0.18–0.73/h/bull). highest-ranking 8-yr-old engaged altercations least. shared space, use deterred injury. These findings indicate that management feasible large with young bulls.

Language: Английский

Representations of human–elephant interactions on YouTube: Analyzing content and engagement to inform sustainable practices for wildlife tourism DOI
Chase A. LaDue, Rajnish Vandercone, Rebecca J. Snyder

et al.

Biological Conservation, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 308, P. 111240 - 111240

Published: May 10, 2025

Language: Английский

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Continuing challenges of elephant captivity: the captive environment, health issues, and welfare implications DOI Creative Commons
Catherine Doyle,

Heather Rally,

Lester O’Brien

et al.

PeerJ, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 12, P. e18161 - e18161

Published: Sept. 30, 2024

Although the well-being of elephants in captivity is paramount importance, confinement these long-lived, highly intelligent, and socially complex animals continues to present significant challenges. Here, we provide an overview current state elephant (primarily West) by examining captive facilities, improvements, continuing problems, clinical/behavioral/neural issues that remain. Specifically, examine quantitative qualitative aspects enclosed space, sociocognitive factors, dietary differences, health/welfare concerns ( e.g ., stereotypies, physical health, nutrition, reproduction, life expectancy). The challenges environment become especially salient when juxtaposed next complex, multifaceted characteristics elephant’s natural environment. Despite best efforts some facilities improve environment, serious welfare Such thus raise important ethical with regards well-being.

Language: Английский

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Simplifying the Animal Welfare Assessment Grid for enhanced accessibility DOI Creative Commons
Ji‐Yoon Kim, Juyeong Choi,

HyunYoung Ryu

et al.

Frontiers in Veterinary Science, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 11

Published: Nov. 19, 2024

Ensuring animal welfare is essential for both the well-being of zoo animals and effective management zoological facilities. This study introduces Simplified Animal Welfare Assessment Grid (S-AWAG), a streamlined adaptation original AWAG framework that integrates Five Domains Model with an observation-based approach. Designed non-expert users, S-AWAG focuses on easily observable indicators-such as health environmental conditions-making it particularly suitable small, private zoos, including petting roadside indoor cafés. We conducted assessments 304 from 11 species across nine zoos in South Korea. The results revealed significant differences standards between accredited non-accredited facilities consistently demonstrating better conditions (

Language: Английский

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Development of a welfare assessment tool for tourist camp elephants in Asia DOI Creative Commons

Raman Ghimire,

Janine L. Brown, Chatchote Thitaram

et al.

PeerJ, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 12, P. e18370 - e18370

Published: Oct. 28, 2024

Approximately one-third of Asian elephants are managed under human care, participating in educational, cultural, religious, and tourist activities. Management conditions vary considerably among venues, raising questions about whether welfare needs consistently being met, particularly for camp elephants. To evaluate the well-being engaged activities, an evidence-based tool is needed routine assessments to identify potential risks, aid development better standards, enable caretakers address specific concerns. While many animal tools exist, none have been designed consider environments management practices faced by living working camps.

Language: Английский

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Pilot Investigation of Socio-Spatial Relationships in an Ex Situ White Rhino (Ceratotherium simum simum) Bachelor Group DOI Creative Commons
Lara C. Metrione, Terri L. Roth,

Yaritza Rodríguez

et al.

Journal of Zoological and Botanical Gardens, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 5(4), P. 774 - 787

Published: Dec. 6, 2024

Nonbreeding white rhino bulls are traditionally housed individually in zoos, but space limitations require the exploration of alternative techniques. There no studies group-housed bulls, and feasibility managing a bachelor group is unknown. Six (two each 3-, 5-, 8-yr-olds) 3.1 ha enclosure were observed for 30 min 2×/wk 20–31 wks. The 3-yr-olds relocated after first 20 weeks. Rhino location, nearest neighbor, aggressive behaviors, dominance interactions recorded. was evidence habitat spatial segregation. 3- 5-yr-olds grouped together by age; 8-yr-olds did not associate as much younger rhinos. Aggressive vocalizations physical aggression infrequent (range 0–1.5/h/bull 0–1/h/bull, respectively). Eight-year-olds displayed received most; three-year-olds most. After removed, usage social proximity remaining change. behaviors increased, 0.18–3.1/h/bull) remained more frequent than 0.18–0.73/h/bull). highest-ranking 8-yr-old engaged altercations least. shared space, use deterred injury. These findings indicate that management feasible large with young bulls.

Language: Английский

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