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Words Matter: Empathetic Interpretation Can Increase Children's Positive Perceptions of a Disliked Insect. 语言很重要：移情解释可以增加儿童对不喜欢的昆虫的积极看法。

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Zoo Biology Pub Date : 2026-07-01 Epub Date: 2026-04-06 DOI: 10.1002/zoo.70069

Emily A Geest, Emma L Webb, Rebecca J Snyder

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Finding Mr. Right: Housing Quality Affects Male Mouse Attractiveness to Females, With Implications for Conservation Captive Breeding. 寻找合适的伴侣：住房质量影响雄性老鼠对雌性老鼠的吸引力，对保护圈养繁殖的影响。

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Zoo Biology Pub Date : 2026-07-01 Epub Date: 2026-05-05 DOI: 10.1002/zoo.70076

Prathipa Anandarajan, Jiayi Cai, Georgia Mason

{"title":"Finding Mr. Right: Housing Quality Affects Male Mouse Attractiveness to Females, With Implications for Conservation Captive Breeding.","authors":"Prathipa Anandarajan, Jiayi Cai, Georgia Mason","doi":"10.1002/zoo.70076","DOIUrl":"10.1002/zoo.70076","url":null,"abstract":"Females generally prefer mates with traits indicating low stress (e.g., large size; good health). In captivity, stress from suboptimal housing might therefore reduce male attractiveness. We tested this hypothesis using mice (Mus musculus), predicting that compared to males conventionally housed (CH) in small lab cages, females will preferentially court higher welfare males from well-resourced (WR) 'enriched' conditions. First, a small-scale pilot opportunistically used 12 DBA/2 males and 22 DBA/2 females, both sexes differentially raised (half CH, half WR), but with heterogeneous reproductive experience. In T-maze mate choice tests, CH females preferred males from WR housing, spending significantly more time near and sniffing them. Next, the main study used 12 dyads of DBA/2 male litter-mates, differentially raised from 4 to 12 weeks old. Twelve virgin oestrous DBA/2 female sister pairs were each presented with two differentially raised virgin brothers. Ultrasonic recording confirmed courtship singing in all trials. Choice behaviour was videoed and analyzed blind to housing. Females spent on average 1.5 times longer near males from WR housing than their CH brothers, and sniffed them for nearly twice as long: significant preferences that did not vary with female housing. Effects were not explained by male body weight, testis weight or anogenital distance. Overall, as predicted, WR housing thus rendered males more attractive. When subsequently housed for mating in male-sister-pair trios, (6 WR and 6 CH), the WR trios also tended to be more likely to have litters. For species with problematic breeding programmes, improving welfare via higher-quality housing may therefore help improve reproductive success.","PeriodicalId":24035,"journal":{"name":"Zoo Biology","volume":" ","pages":"487-498"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13446453/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147843580","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Retrospective Analysis of Hatchling Success From Chelonian Eggs at a North Carolina Wildlife Clinic 2010 to 2023. 2010年至2023年北卡罗来纳州野生动物诊所龟卵孵化成功率的回顾性分析。

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Zoo Biology Pub Date : 2026-07-01 Epub Date: 2026-04-15 DOI: 10.1002/zoo.70067

Caroline C Diehl, Sarah A Hiser, Diane D Moon, Christian M Capobianco, Ronald K Passingham, Ashley J Kirby, Gregory A Lewbart

{"title":"Retrospective Analysis of Hatchling Success From Chelonian Eggs at a North Carolina Wildlife Clinic 2010 to 2023.","authors":"Caroline C Diehl, Sarah A Hiser, Diane D Moon, Christian M Capobianco, Ronald K Passingham, Ashley J Kirby, Gregory A Lewbart","doi":"10.1002/zoo.70067","DOIUrl":"10.1002/zoo.70067","url":null,"abstract":"The success rate of deposited and harvested chelonian hatchlings between 2010 and 2023 were retrospectively reviewed by the North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine Turtle Rescue Team. These data were analyzed to determine factors that may influence hatchling success including species, month of incubation, mother's status upon arrival, and the mother's presenting complaint. This study includes all wild chelonian species found in North Carolina that have presented as adult, gravid females over a 13-year period. These species include common snapping turtles (Chelydra serpentina), painted turtles (Chrysemys spp.), yellow-bellied sliders (Trachemys scripta scripta), cooters (Pseudemys spp.), eastern box turtles (Terrapene carolina carolina), eastern mud turtles (Kinosternon subrubrum), common musk turtles (Sternotherus odoratus), and red-eared sliders (Trachemys scripta elegans). Overall, there were a total of 2453 chelonian eggs and of those, 954 (38.9%) hatched. The greatest egg count numbers were recorded from common snapping turtles (703/2453, 28.7%), eggs collected in May (1300/2453, 53.0%), eggs that were collected from patients euthanized on arrival (1084/2453, 44.2%), and eggs that came from mothers presenting for vehicular trauma (1891/2453, 77.1%). Trauma did not significantly impact overall hatch rates, except for snapping turtles with vehicle-related injuries (p = 2.53e-08). Eastern Box Turtles had significantly lower hatch ratios (p = 0.000157), while aquatic turtles, such as musk and yellow-bellied sliders, fared better under current incubation protocols (p = 0.079 and p = 0.062, respectively). Results of this study represent opportunities to improve hatchling success and rearing under human care by understanding the major factors that contribute to their success.","PeriodicalId":24035,"journal":{"name":"Zoo Biology","volume":" ","pages":"426-434"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13446450/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147692488","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Diurnal Vocalization Patterns of Captive Asiatic Lions (Panthera leo persica) Persist After the Replacement of a Single Dominant Male in a Small Pride Living at High Latitude. 生活在高纬度地区的圈养亚洲狮（Panthera leo persica）在更换了单一的雄狮后，其昼夜发声模式仍然存在。

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Zoo Biology Pub Date : 2026-07-01 Epub Date: 2026-04-01 DOI: 10.1002/zoo.70065

Clóideach Walsh, Julien Fonteneau, Jess Hodnett, John Leahy, Fiona Walsh, Sean McKeown, Declan O'Donovan, Gerry F Killeen

{"title":"Diurnal Vocalization Patterns of Captive Asiatic Lions (Panthera leo persica) Persist After the Replacement of a Single Dominant Male in a Small Pride Living at High Latitude.","authors":"Clóideach Walsh, Julien Fonteneau, Jess Hodnett, John Leahy, Fiona Walsh, Sean McKeown, Declan O'Donovan, Gerry F Killeen","doi":"10.1002/zoo.70065","DOIUrl":"10.1002/zoo.70065","url":null,"abstract":"Lions are the most sociable of all wild felids, forming prides that function effectively through robust territorial management, including cooperative defense and distinct vocalizations. Unlike the predominantly nocturnal patterns of territorial vocalization observed in wild populations, but consistent with sparse descriptive reports regarding lions in other captive settings, a small pride at Fota Wildlife Park (FWP) in Ireland previously displayed atypical diurnal territorial vocalizations. This study investigates whether such frequent daytime vocalization persisted at FWP following the introduction of a new male lion amidst a pair of established females and assess whether these patterns are influenced by their captive environment, particularly diurnal husbandry routines, rather than just individual habits or Ireland's temperate, high-latitude climate. Over 6 months of regular audio monitoring and behavioral observations during the gradual integration process, consistent diurnal and nocturnal vocalization patterns persisted from late summer through to late autumn. These patterns closely mirrored those observed from the previously deceased male, with whom the new one never interacted, suggesting an underlying role of constant environmental factors, rather than individual behavioral idiosyncrasies, socially acquired habits or variable weather conditions. These findings underscore the behavioral plasticity of these highly adaptable animals and highlight the potential importance of husbandry practices upon the expression of innate behavioral repertoires.","PeriodicalId":24035,"journal":{"name":"Zoo Biology","volume":" ","pages":"405-416"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13446445/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147595183","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Beyond the Exhibit: Addressing the Welfare of Feeder Animals in Zoological Institutions. 展览之外：解决动物机构喂养动物的福利问题。

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Zoo Biology Pub Date : 2026-05-21 DOI: 10.1002/zoo.70081

Shannon L O'Brien, Bob Fischer, Meghan Barrett

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Managing Musth for Welfare in a Geriatric Asian Elephant: Behavioral and Hormonal Effects of an Anti-GnRH Immunotherapeutic. 管理老年性亚洲象的福利：抗gnrh免疫治疗的行为和激素效应。

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Zoo Biology Pub Date : 2026-05-01 Epub Date: 2026-03-20 DOI: 10.1002/zoo.70064

Chase A LaDue, Rachel Boyd, Gretchen A Cole, Jennifer J D'Agostino, Daniela M Yuschenkoff

{"title":"Managing Musth for Welfare in a Geriatric Asian Elephant: Behavioral and Hormonal Effects of an Anti-GnRH Immunotherapeutic.","authors":"Chase A LaDue, Rachel Boyd, Gretchen A Cole, Jennifer J D'Agostino, Daniela M Yuschenkoff","doi":"10.1002/zoo.70064","DOIUrl":"10.1002/zoo.70064","url":null,"abstract":"Musth, a hormonally driven state characterized by increased testosterone, aggression, and physiological changes, poses significant management challenges for male Asian elephants (Elephas maximus) in zoos. Immunological castration, a nonsurgical method using anti-GnRH immunotherapeutic (Improvest®), offers a promising tool to suppress musth. This case study documents the behavioral and physiological effects of immunological castration in a 54-year-old male Asian elephant at the Oklahoma City Zoo with chronic musth-related welfare concerns. In June 2024, the elephant received a primary dose of Improvest® followed by four monthly boosters. Behavioral observations, animal care records, and fecal androgen metabolite (FAM) concentrations were monitored from January 2024 through the elephant's humane euthanasia due to unrelated degenerative joint disease in January 2025. Segmented regression analyses revealed that FAM concentrations and visible musth signs declined within 7 weeks of the first dose of Improvest®. Aggression also decreased significantly following an inflection point around this time. Even though changes in stereotypy, feeding, and recumbency were not statistically significant, some trended toward improved welfare. Notably, active spermatogenesis was observed at necropsy, suggesting that the effects of Improvest® may require longer to fully manifest or may be partially reversible. Although limited by its opportunistic, single-subject design and shortened study period, this case contributes valuable insight into the real-world application of immunological castration in geriatric zoo elephants. Immunological castration may serve as a useful strategy for male elephants with musth-associated health risks, especially those no longer intended for breeding. Continued longitudinal studies are needed to evaluate long-term efficacy, reversibility, and animal-specific responses to Improvest.","PeriodicalId":24035,"journal":{"name":"Zoo Biology","volume":" ","pages":"337-344"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147487695","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Behavior First: A Toolkit for Meeting the Behavioral Needs of Animals in Zoos and Aquariums. 行为第一：满足动物园和水族馆动物行为需求的工具包。

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Zoo Biology Pub Date : 2026-05-01 Epub Date: 2026-05-11 DOI: 10.1002/zoo.70066

Christina A Alligood, Angela Miller, Michelle Skurski

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Effects of Simulated Dusk and Dawn on Activity and Feeding of Puerto Rican Crested Toads (Peltophryne lemur) in Captivity. 模拟黄昏和黎明对圈养波多黎各冠毛蟾蜍（狐猴）活动和摄食的影响。

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Zoo Biology Pub Date : 2026-05-01 Epub Date: 2026-03-10 DOI: 10.1002/zoo.70055

Brady P Parlato, Noah T Dunham

{"title":"Effects of Simulated Dusk and Dawn on Activity and Feeding of Puerto Rican Crested Toads (Peltophryne lemur) in Captivity.","authors":"Brady P Parlato, Noah T Dunham","doi":"10.1002/zoo.70055","DOIUrl":"10.1002/zoo.70055","url":null,"abstract":"Night light may affect captive amphibians in alternative ways. Captive amphibians may be more active and consume more prey if a dim light is provided at night that illuminates their surroundings, or light may deter them from emerging at night to avoid being detected. We examined how the presence of a dim night light simulating a natural dusk and dawn influenced the activity and feeding of Puerto Rican crested toads (hereafter \"PRCTs\"), a species of conservation concern currently raised in 17 AZA-affiliated breeding facilities across the United States and Canada. We used video cameras to monitor toads in three terrariums with no light at night for 10 days, then replicated this observation period with a dim night light turned on above each terrarium to mimic a natural dusk and dawn from 7 to 10 p.m. and 4 to 7 a.m., respectively. Toads did not differ in prey consumption between treatments, but toads showed trends of greater activity above the substrate and toads moved more frequently when a dim light was provided. The presence of a night light had no effect on when toads emerged at night or when they hid in the morning. Toads may have been more active above the substrate when a dim light was provided because it improved visibility and encouraged interaction with their surroundings. It remains to be determined how light at night affects other aspects of captive amphibian welfare, such as physiological markers of stress, reproductive ability, and susceptibility to disease.","PeriodicalId":24035,"journal":{"name":"Zoo Biology","volume":" ","pages":"300-306"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147391357","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Female Mate Choice, Animal Welfare, and Reproductive Success in Blue-Gray Tanagers (Thraupis episcopus) and Red-Capped Cardinals (Paroaria gularis), at Brookfield Zoo Chicago. 芝加哥布鲁克菲尔德动物园，蓝灰tanager （Thraupis episcopus）和Red-Capped Cardinals （pararia gularis）的雌性配偶选择，动物福利和繁殖成功。

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Zoo Biology Pub Date : 2026-05-01 Epub Date: 2026-03-14 DOI: 10.1002/zoo.70060

Kristie L Foster, Cheryl S Asa, Robert C Lacy, Tim Snyder, Corinne P Kozlowski, Lance J Miller

{"title":"Female Mate Choice, Animal Welfare, and Reproductive Success in Blue-Gray Tanagers (Thraupis episcopus) and Red-Capped Cardinals (Paroaria gularis), at Brookfield Zoo Chicago.","authors":"Kristie L Foster, Cheryl S Asa, Robert C Lacy, Tim Snyder, Corinne P Kozlowski, Lance J Miller","doi":"10.1002/zoo.70060","DOIUrl":"10.1002/zoo.70060","url":null,"abstract":"Ex-situ breeding programs often utilize pedigree-analysis to select breeding pairs with the goal of maximizing retention of genetic variation and establishing self-sustaining populations. These efforts are limited when selected pairs fail to reproduce successfully. Because mate-choice serves an important role in many mating systems, providing the opportunity to engage in this behavior could lead to greater pair compatibility and offspring survival. In this study, we investigated the impact of female mate-choice on reproductive success and animal welfare of two passerine species: blue-gray tanagers (Thraupis episcopus) and red-capped cardinals (Paroaria gularis). One group of females were allowed to demonstrate a preference between three potential males and were subsequently paired with their preferred mate. A second group of females were paired with their pedigree-assigned partner. We measured a variety of reproductive parameters (onset of nesting, number of eggs, and number of fledglings) and evaluated animal welfare using positive (behavioral diversity) and negative (fecal glucocorticoid metabolite) indicators of welfare. There was no statistically significant difference in reproductive success based on pairing method for either species. Females allowed to choose their mate had significantly higher behavioral diversity than those assigned a mate (p < 0.03), however there was no difference in male behavioral diversity between the two groups. These findings suggest that the opportunity for mate-choice may lead to greater welfare, but only for the individual expressing preference. Outcomes of the study highlight the many variables that can affect reproductive success and the considerable research still needed.","PeriodicalId":24035,"journal":{"name":"Zoo Biology","volume":" ","pages":"326-336"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147460485","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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The Impact of Flight Restriction on Behavior, Body Weight, and Health Outcomes in Mandarin Ducks (Aix galericulata). 飞行限制对鸳鸯行为、体重和健康结局的影响

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Zoo Biology Pub Date : 2026-05-01 Epub Date: 2026-02-16 DOI: 10.1002/zoo.70053

David M Powell, Eli Baskir, Beth Posta, Deborah Weiker, Monica Blackwell

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