Near infrared (NIR) spectroscopy has been used to answer a wide variety of questions in
wildlife and biodiversity research. Whereas agricultural systems and manufacturing seek to …

Age is an important ecological tool in wildlife conservation. However, it is difficult to estimate
in most animals, including felines—most of whom are endangered. Here, we developed the …

Natal dispersal is a milestone in an animal's life history, but its timing in developmental
trajectories may differ between species. Although the two Pan species exhibit a similar …

The ability of animals to survive dramatic climates depends on their physiology, morphology
and behaviour, but is often influenced by the configuration of their habitat. Along with …

Development of non-invasive steroid hormone assays using fecal samples is crucial for
detection of pregnancy and monitoring of fertility status in big cats and thus facilitates …

The tiger (Panthera tigris) faces a great risk of extinction as its wild numbers have
plummeted due to poaching and habitat destruction so ex-situ conservation programs are …

Because of poor reproduction after the lifting of an 8-year breeding moratorium, a
biomedical survey of female lions in US zoos was initiated in 2007. Fecal estrogen (FEM) …

Understanding factors that influence reproduction and offspring survival in zoo populations
is critical for management of threatened and endangered species. Examination of long-term …

Improving captive conditions of pygmy slow lorises (Nekaris and Nijman have recently
suggested that the pygmy slow loris should be called the pygmy loris and is distinctive …

Population control is essential for animal welfare and human safety in free-ranging or
captive settings, especially when resources are limited. As an alternative to lethal control …