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Journal of Zoological and Botanical Gardens, Volume 6, Issue 2

2025 June - 15 articles

Cover Story: Ongoing research on the effectiveness of enrichment at the species, group, and individual levels is beneficial to our growing understanding of animal welfare and behaviour for animals housed in human care. Expanding the enrichment opportunities offered helps to encourage diverse behaviours. The present study aimed to examine the behavioural impact of novel food and non-food enrichment strategies on two zoo-housed prides of African lions at Orana Wildlife Park, New Zealand. The results show that, while both forms of enrichment had an impact, the effects on behaviour varied with the type of enrichment used. A focus on specific outcomes of various novel enrichment strategies is essential to expand the efficacy of enrichment programs for future efforts to improve the wellbeing of animals. View this paper
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Articles (15)

  • Article
  • Open Access
2,513 Views
11 Pages

In the present study, we examine the possibilities of planned generation in snakes by controlling the two most important factors for their estrus—ambient temperature and daylight hours. As a result of controlling these environmental parameters...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2,174 Views
14 Pages

Going with the Flow: Assessing How Zoos and Aquariums Communicate Information About Marine Animals Without Faces (MAWFs)

  • Kaitlin Barrailler,
  • Cameron T. Whitley,
  • Sarah Brenkert,
  • Mary Jackson,
  • Nicole Killebrew and
  • Darcie Larson

Marine animals without faces (MAWFs), are some of the most important creatures maintaining the ecological balance in marine environments. How these animals are depicted across conservation organizations may impact public perceptions and conservation...

  • Review
  • Open Access
1 Citations
3,835 Views
17 Pages

The welfare of animals in zoos has come under increasing scrutiny as public awareness grows around the biological needs of captive species. It is also becoming clear that promoting positive welfare experiences upholds population management and conser...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
2,116 Views
12 Pages

Cell Viability of Skin Tissue Collected from Postmortem Neotropical Deer: A Novel Perspective for Conservation Biotechnology

  • Luciana Diniz Rola,
  • Iara Maluf Tomazella,
  • Eluzai Dinai Pinto Sandoval,
  • Jorge Alfonso Morales-Donoso,
  • Carolina Heloisa de Souza Borges and
  • José Maurício Barbanti Duarte

Considering the taxonomic uncertainties of Neotropical deer species, as well as the threat status of many of them, new studies and strategies for their maintenance are urgently needed. Obtaining live cells is of great importance for the conservation...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3,210 Views
15 Pages

Floral Preferences of Butterflies Based on Plant Traits: A Case Study in the National Botanical Garden, Godawari, Nepal

  • Ujjawala KC,
  • Shailendra Sharma,
  • Asmit Subba,
  • Naresh Pandey,
  • Ankit Kumar Singh,
  • Narayan Prasad Koju and
  • Laxman Khanal

Butterflies have nectar-feeding preferences based on various floral characteristics, including flower shape, size, color, fragrance, and nectar composition, which in turn affect their survival, reproduction, and roles in pollination. The National Bot...

  • Review
  • Open Access
3,098 Views
12 Pages

How Will Zoo Exhibit Design Benefit from Using More Research Findings?

  • Jon Coe,
  • James Edward Brereton and
  • Eduardo Jose Fernandez

Zoo, aquarium, and sanctuary exhibit designers, both specialist “zoo architects”, and general practice architects, as well as landscape architects generally do not closely follow the evolving scientific literature on zoo biology, visitor...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1,795 Views
15 Pages

Flagellates of the genus Giardia are intestinal parasites with a broad host range. Several Giardia duodenalis variants (assemblages) recently elevated to species rank—G. duodenalis (assemblage A1), G. intestinalis (A2) and Giardia enterica (B)...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1,928 Views
20 Pages

Alien Plants in the Hortus Botanicus Karalitanus (HBK): Current and Future Threats to the Biodiversity of Sardinia, Italy

  • Lina Podda,
  • Andrea Lallai,
  • Giacomo Calvia,
  • Francesco Mascia,
  • Gianluca Iiriti and
  • Gianluigi Bacchetta

Botanical gardens have historically introduced alien species for agronomic, medicinal, and ornamental purposes, but they also contribute to plant invasions. The Hortus Botanicus Karalitanus (HBK) is a historic botanical garden established in 1866, as...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1,897 Views
18 Pages

Ex Situ Conservation and Ornamental Evaluation of the Endangered Amberboa moschata (Asteraceae) in Armenia

  • Janna Akopian,
  • Anahit Ghukasyan,
  • Araksya Elbakyan,
  • Lora Martirosyan and
  • Zhanna Hovakimyan

Amberboa moschata (L.) DC. (Asteraceae) is an endangered species, listed in the Red Book of Plants of the Republic of Armenia. The restricted extent of occurrence and habitat degradation necessitate conservation measures of this species, not only in...

  • Article
  • Open Access
5,155 Views
16 Pages

A Comparison of Food and Non-Food Enrichment with Zoo-Housed African Lions (Panthera leo)

  • Peggy Cremers,
  • Max Norman,
  • Sabrina Brando and
  • Eduardo J. Fernandez

Ongoing research on the effectiveness of enrichment at the species, group, and individual levels is beneficial to our growing understanding of animal welfare and behaviour for animals housed in human care. Diversifying the enrichment opportunities of...

  • Article
  • Open Access
5 Citations
6,036 Views
15 Pages

This study investigates how virtual reality (VR) experiences influence tourists’ intentions to visit Da Lat, Vietnam, as a botanical destination, emphasizing the mediating roles of enjoyment and immersion. By integrating flow theory with the In...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
1,668 Views
16 Pages

Behavioral and Spatial Analysis of a Symphalangus syndactylus Pair in a Controlled Environment

  • Chiara Carpino,
  • Roberta Castiglioni,
  • Elisa Sacchet,
  • Arianna Milesi,
  • Luca Marano,
  • Francesco Luigi Leonetti,
  • Viviana Romano,
  • Gianni Giglio and
  • Emilio Sperone

For the effective management of captive animals, monitoring their behavior and interactions within the exhibit is essential. This approach provides insights into their welfare and helps identify behavioral differences compared to conspecifics in the...

  • Case Report
  • Open Access
1,444 Views
13 Pages

Faecal parasitological examination of three red kangaroos (Osphranter rufus) newly arrived at Sofia Zoo, Bulgaria, revealed infestation with nematode eggs. The animals were successfully treated with albendazole and ivermectin. Adult nematodes obtaine...

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