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Captivity effects on wide-ranging carnivores
PaperClubb and Mason analysed comparative data across 35 carnivore species to ask why some thrive in zoos while others pace and breed poorly. They found that wide-ranging species with large natural home ra…
Clubb R, Mason G · Nature · 2003
Research overview: bone gnawing, whole prey and dental health in captive felids
OverviewCaptive cats fed soft, processed diets commonly develop dental disease such as gingivitis, calculus and tooth fractures, whereas chewing on bone, hide and connective tissue provides natural abrasion a…
Research overview: cooperative care and voluntary blood draws in captive big cats
OverviewCooperative care trains animals through positive reinforcement to participate voluntarily in medical procedures, replacing the stress and risk of immobilisation. This overview surveys how big cats are…
Research overview: social housing and group management of captive big cats
OverviewFelid sociality varies from the solitary tiger and most small cats to the group-living lion, and captive social management must respect these differences. This overview surveys research on housing cat…
Research overview: welfare and safety of privately owned big cats
OverviewPrivate ownership of tigers, lions and other big cats, historically widespread in some countries, raises acute welfare and public-safety concerns. This overview surveys the issues: inadequate enclosur…