This article reviews evidence for the existence of attachment bonds directed toward humans
in dog–human and horse–human dyads. It explores each species' alignment with the four …

Until around 2000, giraffe Giraffa camelopardalis were believed to have no social structure.
Despite a resurgence of interest in giraffe behaviour in around 2010, most studies are of …

In Alberta, Canada (1982–2001), and in Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming, United States (1987–
2001), wolves (Canis lupus) killed various domestic animals, among which the major prey …

Stereotypic behavior has been investigated in a wide variety of animals, but little published
information is available on this problem in captive exotic ungulates. A survey was used to …

Social Network Analysis (SNA) enables the fine scale of animal sociality and population
structure to be quantified. SNA is widely applied to questions relating to behavioural ecology …

Giraffe herds have been characterized as random associations of individuals, but recent
evidence suggests giraffe have a more complex social structure. The authors formulated 3 …

Upon a drastic decline of the giraffe population in the wild, conservation efforts and therefore
the role of zoos have become more important than ever. With their unique opportunities …

Stereotypic behavior has been well‐studied and documented in a variety of animals
including primates, carnivores, and domesticated ungulates. However, very little information …

Zoological institutions develop human–animal interaction opportunities for visitors to
advance missions of conservation, education, and recreation; however, the animal welfare …

Techniques for analyzing hormone metabolites in animal excreta have created many
opportunities for noninvasive monitoring of health, reproduction, and welfare in zoo animals …