The Impact of COVID-19 Zoo Closures on Behavioural and Physiological Parameters of Welfare in Primates

The Impact of COVID-19 Zoo Closures on Behavioural and Physiological Parameters of Welfare in Primates

Primates are some of the most cognitively advanced species held in zoos, and their interactions with visitors are complex. The COVID-19 pandemic provided a unique opportunity to understand the impact of zoo visitors on animals, in comparison to “empty zoos”. This study sought to understand the impac...

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Main Authors: Ellen Williams, Anne Carter, Jessica Rendle, Sara Fontani, Naomi Davies Walsh, Sarah Armstrong, Sarah Hickman, Stefano Vaglio, Samantha J. Ward
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-06-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
primates
visitor effect
behaviour
welfare
zoo/safari park
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/12/13/1622

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