The interaction of animals with conspecifics, termed social behaviour, has a major impact on
the survival of many vertebrate species. Neuropeptide hormones modulate the underlying …

Numerous studies have demonstrated that oxytocin (OT), a peptide hormone, plays an
important role in regulating mammalian social behaviors, linking it to social affiliation in …

Maintaining a good cub-rearing relationship is of great significance for the healthy
development of newborn giant panda cubs. Oxytocin plays a key role in this cub-rearing …

Background Previous research studies have assessed the relationship between attention to
social information and peripheral (eg, plasma and salivary) oxytocin (OT) levels in typically …

Oxytocin (OT) promotes pro-sociality, bonding, and cooperation in a variety of species.
Measuring oxytocin metabolite (OTM) concentrations in urine or saliva provides intriguing …

Simple Summary Interactions between zoo professionals and animals, such as positive
reinforcement training, occur regularly and are thought to be enriching for animals. However …

Facial and bodily behaviours are central in guiding interactions in social mammals. Specific
behaviours are known to correlate with changes in cortisol and oxytocin. These hormones …

Monitoring wildlife stress levels is essential to ensure their quality of life in captivity or in the
wild. One promising method to assess the stress response is the comeasurement of …

Maintaining a good cub-rearing relationship is of great significance for the healthy
development of newborn giant panda cubs. Oxytocin plays a key role in this cub-rearing …

Despite no significant difference in wounding between bachelor and mixed-sex groups of
western lowland gorillas (Gorilla gorilla gorilla) in zoological settings, anecdotal concerns …