A5053258793- Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies
- Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
- Animal Behavior and Reproduction
- Animal Vocal Communication and Behavior
- Plant and animal studies
- Marine animal studies overview
- Forest Management and Policy
- Conservation, Biodiversity, and Resource Management
- Primate Behavior and Ecology
- Human-Animal Interaction Studies
- Evolutionary Game Theory and Cooperation
- Land Use and Ecosystem Services
- Educational Games and Gamification
- Social Acceptance of Renewable Energy
- Persona Design and Applications
- Photovoltaic Systems and Sustainability
- Effects of Environmental Stressors on Livestock
- Amphibian and Reptile Biology
- Healthcare Systems and Technology
- Public Relations and Crisis Communication
- Mining and Resource Management
- Wind Energy Research and Development
- Genetic and phenotypic traits in livestock
- Mining Techniques and Economics
- Insect and Arachnid Ecology and Behavior
Chester Zoo
2020-2024
Zoological Society of London
2020
World Resources Institute
2020
Royal Society for the Protection of Birds
2016
Liverpool John Moores University
2012-2014
University of Leeds
2013
Kyoto University
2011
Sociality exists in an extraordinary range of ecological settings. For individuals to accrue the benefits associated with social interactions, they are required maintain a degree spatial and temporal coordination their activities, make collective decisions. Such decision‐making has been focus much recent research. However, efforts largely have directed toward understanding patterns behaviour relatively stable cohesive groups. Less well understood is how fission–fusion dynamics mediate...
Abstract Selective logging is a major driver of rainforest degradation across the tropics. Two competing strategies are proposed to meet timber demands with least impact on biodiversity: land sharing, which combines extraction biodiversity protection concession; and sparing, in higher intensity combined intact primary forest reserves. We evaluate these by comparing abundances species richness birds, dung beetles ants Borneo, using protocol that allows us control for both yield net profit...
The forests of Central Africa contain some Earth's few remaining intact forests. These are increasingly threatened by infrastructure development, agriculture, and unsustainable extraction natural resources (e.g. minerals, bushmeat, timber), all which is leading to deforestation forest degradation, particularly defaunation, hence causing declines in biodiversity a significant increase carbon emissions. Given the pervasive nature these threats, global importance African for conservation,...
Renewable energy will potentially make an important contribution towards the dual aims of meeting carbon emission reduction targets and future demand. However, some technologies have considerable potential to impact on biodiversity environments in which they are placed. In this study, assessment was undertaken realistic deployment a range renewable UK, considering constraints imposed by conservation priorities. We focused those sources that contributions but might conflict with objectives....
Exploring the interaction between humans and animals has become increasingly important in evaluation of well-being for species housed zoos aquaria. The COVID-19 pandemic saw global closure aquaria to visitors. Chester Zoo, U.K., was no exception, with charity shutting its doors longest period 90-year history. Whilst access site strictly limited essential animal care staff, recent investment networked infrared CCTV camera systems allowed some be monitored remotely during this extraordinary...
The zoo soundscape has important implications for animal welfare, management, and conservation. However, despite its importance, the is yet to be examined in depth. Consistent human presence can influence soundscape. it difficult determine specific impact of presence, as visitors are usually present during day when animals active. COVID-19 lockdown 2020 provided a unique opportunity study soundscapes absence visitors. main aim this was compare sound environment across three aviaries closure...
The study of how animals adapt their behaviors depending on weather variables has gained particular significance in the context climate change. This exploration offers insights into endangered species' potential threats and provides information direction to take conservation activities. In this context, noninvasive, cost-effective, potentially long-term monitoring systems, such as Passive Acoustic Monitoring (PAM), become particularly appropriate. Our investigates relationship between vocal...
In order to be successful and have high standards of animal welfare, modern zoos strive regularly modify, improve, build enclosures visitor areas. However, these periods development could result in temporary durations sub-optimal welfare for animals housed nearby. this study, we monitored the behavior three Asiatic lions (Panthera leo persica) prior to, during, following a period construction on nearby building. Our results provide evidence that may been temporarily reduced during period....
Replicating species-specific feeding behaviours in captive carnivores has presented a challenge for zoological collections. Many studies highlight the benefits of naturalistic programme on physical health and psychological well-being individuals, with provision carcasses found to increase appetite active reduce stereotypic pacing. Whilst some have documented behavioural impact dietary change, information is often lacking long-term effect transition towards more species appropriate diet. This...
Modern zoos strive to construct habitats which both enable and encourage animals engage in species-specific behaviour, without compromising their visibility visitors. Here, we present the findings of a within-zoo move custom-built exhibit (
This workshop is focused on the design of novel kinds environmental enrichment for zoo-housed reptiles, using technology to support development interactive systems and devices capturing data. Participants will work virtually in small groups ideate, reflect develop concepts, a ZooJam approach, which similar game jam. Briefs participants may include lizards, snakes, turtles crocodilians.
Abstract The zoo soundscape has a number of important implications for animal welfare, management, and conservation. However, despite its importance, the is yet to be examined in depth using multiple measures. Consistent human presence can influence soundscape. it difficult determine specific impact presence, as visitors are usually present during day when animals active. COVID-19 lockdown 2020 provided unique opportunity study soundscapes absence visitors. We compared sound environment...
Christian Hartmann, the company's CEO, asked experts from a law firm for future of sustainability in sport, they would say regulators and governments will start to set reporting standards. The claims those lawyers described can broadly be categorised as `greenwashing'. This is idea that sports events, leagues, individual clubs around world are making lot noise about environmental initiatives which fail stand up scrutiny. While many organisations make declarations their greenness, most...
Abstract The study of rare or cryptic species in zoos can provide insights into natural history and behavior that would be difficult to obtain the field. Such information then used refine population assessment protocols conservation management. Bermuda skink ( Plestiodon longirostris ) is an endemic Critically Endangered lizard. Chester Zoo's successful breeding program working safeguard, increase reinforce populations wild. A key aim this develop our understanding species. In study, using...