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International Journal of Primatology, 2001
Exhibit naturalism has become the architectural standard for new zoo exhibits, yet our scientific... more Exhibit naturalism has become the architectural standard for new zoo exhibits, yet our scientific understanding of how animals interact with naturalistic environments is very limited. Given the expense incurred in building new exhibits, it is essential that more information on animal-environment interactions be obtained and that it be incorporated at the outset into exhibit designs. We documented four years of
American Journal of Primatology, 2003
American Journal of Physical Anthropology, 2013
International Zoo Yearbook, 1995
International Zoo Yearbook, 1998
International Zoo Yearbook, 2005
Environment and Behavior, 2002
... Tara Stoinski was supported by a Zoo Atlanta Bailey Fel-lowship during the course of this pro... more ... Tara Stoinski was supported by a Zoo Atlanta Bailey Fel-lowship during the course of this project. ... Two of the four groups lived in the same habitat throughout the study (Ivan's group in Habitat 2; Willie B.'s group in Habitat 3). Ozoum's group and Taz's group spent time in both ...
Applied Animal Behaviour Science, 1997
Biological Conservation, 2008
Aging in nonhuman …, 2002
... Basel, Karger, 2002, vol 31, pp 209231 The Behavior of Aged Great Apes Loraine R. Taroua, b,... more ... Basel, Karger, 2002, vol 31, pp 209231 The Behavior of Aged Great Apes Loraine R. Taroua, b, Mollie A. Bloomsmitha, c, Michael P. Hoffd, Joseph M. Erwine ... Group 35 F Banga Group 35 M Ivan Trio 23 F Machi Group 22 F Kowali* Pair 16 F Kinyani Trio 14 F Kuchi Group 10 M ...
American Journal of Physical Anthropology, 2013
International Zoo Yearbook, 2005
Applied Animal Behaviour Science, 2003
To determine the effects of relative novelty on captive gorilla behavior, the regular alternation... more To determine the effects of relative novelty on captive gorilla behavior, the regular alternation of two groups between complex naturalistic enclosures was studied at Zoo Atlanta. A continuous behavioral change sampling method was used to obtain information on behavior, and instantaneous scans at 10-min intervals provided information on the location of all gorillas in the focal group. An analysis of 226 h of behavioral data and 1386 map location scans showed enclosure rotation was associated with increased enclosure use and feeding and a decrease in self-directed behavior. Gorillas were more likely to increase exhibit use and visibility to zoo visitors during a 4-day novel phase compared to subsequent days in the exhibit. Because of constraints in exhibit design, however, increased use of exhibit did not always result in greater visibility of gorillas to zoo visitors. Gorillas increased locomotion, social distance, use of grass areas, and visibility to the public in their “Away” exhibit compared to their “Home” exhibit. Regularly alternating gorillas between zoo exhibits is a form of environmental enrichment that can increase gorillas’ use of exhibit space and increase activity level.
Environment and Behavior, 2002
International Journal of Primatology, 2001
American Journal of Primatology, 1999
International Journal of Primatology, 2001
Exhibit naturalism has become the architectural standard for new zoo exhibits, yet our scientific... more Exhibit naturalism has become the architectural standard for new zoo exhibits, yet our scientific understanding of how animals interact with naturalistic environments is very limited. Given the expense incurred in building new exhibits, it is essential that more information on animal-environment interactions be obtained and that it be incorporated at the outset into exhibit designs. We documented four years of
American Journal of Primatology, 2003
American Journal of Physical Anthropology, 2013
International Zoo Yearbook, 1995
International Zoo Yearbook, 1998
International Zoo Yearbook, 2005
Environment and Behavior, 2002
... Tara Stoinski was supported by a Zoo Atlanta Bailey Fel-lowship during the course of this pro... more ... Tara Stoinski was supported by a Zoo Atlanta Bailey Fel-lowship during the course of this project. ... Two of the four groups lived in the same habitat throughout the study (Ivan's group in Habitat 2; Willie B.'s group in Habitat 3). Ozoum's group and Taz's group spent time in both ...
Applied Animal Behaviour Science, 1997
Biological Conservation, 2008
Aging in nonhuman …, 2002
... Basel, Karger, 2002, vol 31, pp 209231 The Behavior of Aged Great Apes Loraine R. Taroua, b,... more ... Basel, Karger, 2002, vol 31, pp 209231 The Behavior of Aged Great Apes Loraine R. Taroua, b, Mollie A. Bloomsmitha, c, Michael P. Hoffd, Joseph M. Erwine ... Group 35 F Banga Group 35 M Ivan Trio 23 F Machi Group 22 F Kowali* Pair 16 F Kinyani Trio 14 F Kuchi Group 10 M ...
American Journal of Physical Anthropology, 2013
International Zoo Yearbook, 2005
Applied Animal Behaviour Science, 2003
To determine the effects of relative novelty on captive gorilla behavior, the regular alternation... more To determine the effects of relative novelty on captive gorilla behavior, the regular alternation of two groups between complex naturalistic enclosures was studied at Zoo Atlanta. A continuous behavioral change sampling method was used to obtain information on behavior, and instantaneous scans at 10-min intervals provided information on the location of all gorillas in the focal group. An analysis of 226 h of behavioral data and 1386 map location scans showed enclosure rotation was associated with increased enclosure use and feeding and a decrease in self-directed behavior. Gorillas were more likely to increase exhibit use and visibility to zoo visitors during a 4-day novel phase compared to subsequent days in the exhibit. Because of constraints in exhibit design, however, increased use of exhibit did not always result in greater visibility of gorillas to zoo visitors. Gorillas increased locomotion, social distance, use of grass areas, and visibility to the public in their “Away” exhibit compared to their “Home” exhibit. Regularly alternating gorillas between zoo exhibits is a form of environmental enrichment that can increase gorillas’ use of exhibit space and increase activity level.
Environment and Behavior, 2002
International Journal of Primatology, 2001
American Journal of Primatology, 1999