Modern zoos and aquariums have evolved greatly since the end of the Second World War,
to become centres of conservation excellence and scientific institutions for the study of …

Context Habitat loss is a major factor influencing declines in landscape connectivity for many
species, but forest patch configuration and changes in matrix permeability can also …

Negative visitor behaviour in zoos such as banging, shouting and feeding animals are
unwanted, but under-studied, visitor actions. It is not known how prevalent negative …

It is now well established that human-induced species extinctions and habitat degradation
are currently occurring at unprecedented rates. To halt and reverse this decline, the …

Among birds of prey, the largest species are usually considered more sensitive to human
disturbance and threats (McClure et al. 2018). Large raptors are ecologically unique due to …

Species reintroductions and translocations are widely used management interventions to
restore locally extinct or augment severely depleted species. In such projects, the human …

Inspiring visitors to engage in conservation-related behaviour following a zoo visit is a
primary objective for most zoos. Animal–visitor interactive (AVI) experiences are often …

Large carnivore populations are in decline across the globe due to the destruction of their
natural habitat and targeted persecution by the human species. Africa is home to one of the …

Introduction There has been a gradual increase in studies of social media data usage in
biodiversity conservation. Social media data is an underused source of information with the …

Giant panda Ailuropoda melanoleuca exhibits are popular attractions for zoos and wildlife
parks. However, it remains to be investigated whether such exhibits enhance visitor …