The application of lighting technologies developed in the 20th century has increased the
brightness and changed the spectral composition of nocturnal night-time habitats and night …

Animal-based measures reflecting the welfare state of individuals are critical for ensuring the
well-being of animals under human care. Anticipatory behavior is one potential animal …

Research into the conditions that promote good animal welfare is essential to equip zoos
and aquariums with the knowledge to create environments in which animals thrive. In order …

Nonhuman animal welfare science is the scientific study of the welfare state of animals that
attempts to make inferences about how animals feel from their behavior, endocrine function …

Qualities of the light environment are important for good welfare in a number of species. In
chickens, UVA light is visible and may facilitate flock interactions. UVB wavelengths promote …

Street lights are important light sources that contribute to artificial light at night (ALAN). To
date, ecological impacts of individual LED properties (color temperature, dimmability) have …

Simple Summary The responsibility to provide a complex environment and environmental
enrichment is an essential element of primate wellbeing programs that should be …

Simple Summary Recent advances in technology allow for the study of animal behaviours
through indirect observations. This facilitates research on cryptic animals for which direct …

Simple Summary The thermal environment experienced by animals in zoos has implications
for their comfort, and ultimately welfare. In this study, we describe a simple low-cost …

Light pollution, by changing organisms' behavior, affects locomotion, migration and can
ultimately fragment the habitat. To investigate the effects of light pollution on habitat …