The Effect of Behind-The-Scenes Encounters and Interactive Presentations on the Welfare of Captive Servals (<i>Leptailurus serval</i>)
The serval (<i>Leptailurus serval</i>) is a small African felid that is well represented in zoos and often serves as an animal ambassador in encounter programs with zoo visitors. The impact on serval welfare in relation to such programs has not been investigated to date, and the aim of t...
Main Authors: | Lydia K. Acaralp-Rehnberg, Grahame J. Coleman, Michael J. L. Magrath, Vicky Melfi, Kerry V. Fanson, Ian M. Bland |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-04-01
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Series: | Animals |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/10/4/743 |
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