Research Projects 2010

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Title: Analysis of the impacts of informal and formal education on visitor interest and learning at Colchester Zoo Author: Victoria Bedwell Abstract: Zoos aim to increase knowledge of animals and therefore conservation knowledge. Colchester Zoo has a... read the full abstract
Title: Interactions, behaviours and enclosure use of two newly introduced captive male orangutans (Pongo spp.) Author: Vanessa Drayton Abstract: Orangutans (Pongo spp.) have no large social structure in the wild; in particular, males are... read the full abstract
Title: The Effectiveness of a Food-Based Enrichment Versus a Novelty-Induced Sensory Enrichment in Increasing Enclosure Use and Activity of Grey Wolves (Canis lupus) at Colchester Zoo. Author: Mica Wagstaff Abstract: Captive settings often lack in the environmental complexity and exposure to enrichment that is... read the full abstract
Title: Natural vs. Novel: a comparison between feeding enrichments and their effects on activity levels of red ruffed lemurs (Varecia rubra) at Colchester Zoo. Author: Amy Deny Abstract: Psychological and physiological welfare of animals in captivity is paramount. In order to achieve... read the full abstract
Title: Awareness of conservation issues among visitors to Colchester Zoo: it’s implications for interpretive practice on species profile boards. Author: Sally Barron Abstract: Colchester Zoo has grown rapidly since it opened in 1963 and now facilitates 500,000 visitors a year... read the full abstract
Title: Social & behavioural alterations of a newly-formed pack of captive African hunting dogs (Lycaon pictus) Author: Michael Neep Abstract: African hunting dog (Lycaon pictus) population levels are a key indicator of the overall health of... read the full abstract
Title: The effect of a novel flying stimulus on the behaviour of a captive group of suricates (Suricata suricatta). Author: Rebecca Hunter Abstract: Suricates kept in captivity can display anti predator behaviours observed in their wild... read the full abstract
Title: A pilot study on the effect of olfactory environmental enrichment on Pygmy Hippopotami (Hexaprotodon liberiensis) behaviour. Author: Paulette Lyon Abstract: Olfactory stimulation has been shown to positively influence animal behaviour and welfare in a wide... read the full abstract
Title: Grooming patterns in chimpanzees between an alpha male and two subordinates and their relation to captive group size. Author: Cheryl Johnson Abstract: Grooming is an important social activity that every member of a chimpanzee group performs. The aim... read the full abstract
Title: A behavioural study of the introduction of a new male to an existing female group of white rhinoceroses (Ceratotherium simum). Author: Keri Schofield Abstract: Zoos have an important role in the conservation of endangered species by captive breeding programmes... read the full abstract