Managing Aged Animals in Zoos to Promote Positive Welfare: A Review and Future Directions
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| Category | Journal Articles |
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| Abstract |
Many animals experience physical and behavioral changes as they age. Age-related changes in physical or mental ability can limit the opportunities for animals to experience positive well-being. As animals in zoos are living longer than ever, understanding common physical, cognitive, and behavioral changes associated with ageing across species can help inform management practices. This review aggregates information about common age-related changes across a wide number of species, discusses the potential welfare impacts of these changes for ageing animals, and suggests methods for caretakers to maximize positive welfare opportunities for ageing animals under human care. |
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| Publication Title | Animals |
| Volume | 8 |
| Issue | 7 |
| ISBN/ISSN | 2076-2615 |
| Publisher | Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.3390/ani8070116 |
| URL | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/8/7/116 |
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