Animal welfare is a priority across accredited zoological institutions; however, historically,
research has been prioritized for mammals. Bird-focused studies accounted for less than …

Glucocorticoids mediate physiological processes to obtain energy, presenting daily variation
in basal levels that may be related to behavioural activity pattern. Identification of plasticity in …

Little penguins (Eudyptula minor), or Kororā in Māori, show variation in their behavioural
responses towards zoo visitors in Australian zoos. We experimentally examined the effects …

Despite the importance of ecotourism in species conservation, little is known about the
industry's effects on wildlife. In South Africa, some African penguin (Spheniscus demersus) …

African penguins (Spheniscus demersus) are an endangered species, with approximately
70,000 mature adults remaining in the wild. Population loss is linked to a combination of …

Recreational activities such as jet boating have the potential to disturb native birds that rely
on braided river habitats. To examine whether jet boating affects levels of glucocorticoid …

Although frequently studied in captivity, less is known about wild Iguana iguana. Herein
behavior of riparian I. iguana was collected alongside climate, vigilance, and boat traffic …

Anthropogenic activity is a major driver of seabird injury and mortality in the 21st century.
Although most seabirds perish within the natural environment as a result of human activities …

Context Due to considerable declines in African wildlife populations, most large African
mammals are managed inside protected areas. Protected areas come in various sizes, and …

Visitors are a prominent feature in the lives of zoo animals, and their presence provides
auditory, visual and olfactory stimuli to which animals may respond. While historically this …