Behavioral Assessment of Six Reptile Species during a Temporary Zoo Closure and Reopening
Although reptiles are commonly housed in zoos and aquariums, their welfare is understudied for the diversity of species housed and the taxon’s current captive population size. The sensory abilities of reptiles have adapted to the varied ecological niches they inhabit, and these evolutionary adaptati...
Main Authors: | Jennifer Hamilton, Kylen N. Gartland, Megan Jones, Grace Fuller |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-04-01
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Series: | Animals |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/12/8/1034 |
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