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Changes in human health parameters associated with an immersive exhibit experience at a zoological institution by Coolman, Audrey A, Niedbalski, Amy, Powell, David M, Kozlowski, Corinne P, Franklin, Ashley D, Deem, Sharon L

“…Zoological institutions often use immersive, naturalistic exhibits to create an inclusive atmosphere that is inviting for visitors while providing for the…”
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Linkage between fecal androgen and glucocorticoid metabolites, spermaturia, body weight and onset of puberty in male African lions (Panthera leo) by Putman, Sarah B, Brown, Janine L, Saffoe, Craig, Franklin, Ashley D, Pukazhenthi, Budhan S

“…There is limited physiological information on onset of puberty in male lions. The aim of this study was to use longitudinal non-invasive monitoring to: 1)…”
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Characterization of Ovarian Steroid Patterns in Female African Lions (Panthera leo), and the Effects of Contraception on Reproductive Function by Putman, Sarah B, Brown, Janine L, Franklin, Ashley D, Schneider, Emily C, Boisseau, Nicole P, Asa, Cheryl S, Pukazhenthi, Budhan S

“…Because of poor reproduction after the lifting of an 8-year breeding moratorium, a biomedical survey of female lions in U.S. zoos was initiated in 2007. Fecal…”
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Biological and Management-Related Predictors of Reproductive Success in North American Ex Situ Asian Small-Clawed Otters (Aonyx cinereus) by Franklin, Ashley D., McDonald, Monica M., Agnew, Mary, Duncan, Sarah, Powell, David M.

“…The long-term sustainability of ex situ animal populations requires coordination across facilities through cooperative breeding programs. Here, we investigate…”
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Motile Sperm Output by Male Cheetahs (Acinonyx jubatus) Managed Ex Situ Is Influenced by Public Exposure and Number of Care-Givers by Koester, Diana C, Freeman, Elizabeth W, Brown, Janine L, Wildt, David E, Terrell, Kimberly A, Franklin, Ashley D, Crosier, Adrienne E

“…The collective cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) population in zoological institutions has never been self-sustaining because of challenges in natural reproduction. A…”
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Physical and Physiological Indicators of Welfare in Guinea Pigs ( Cavia porcellus ) Serving as Ambassador Animals by Powell, David M, Kozlowski, Corinne P, Clark, John, Seyfried, Alice, Baskir, Eli, Franklin, Ashley D

“…Special encounters that allow contact between animals and guests are common in zoos and aquariums. Visitors to the Saint Louis Zoo may touch guinea pigs…”
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Investigating Welfare Metrics for Snakes at the Saint Louis Zoo by Augustine, Lauren, Baskir, Eli, Kozlowski, Corinne P, Hammack, Stephen, Elden, Justin, Wanner, Mark D, Franklin, Ashley D, Powell, David M

“…Modern herpetoculture has seen a rise in welfare-related habitat modifications, although ethologically-informed enclosure design and evidence-based husbandry…”
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Serum Amyloid A Protein Concentration in Blood is Influenced by Genetic Differences in the Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) by Franklin, Ashley D, Schmidt-Küntzel, Anne, Terio, Karen A, Marker, Laurie L, Crosier, Adrienne E

“…Systemic amyloid A (AA) amyloidosis is a major cause of morbidity and mortality among captive cheetahs. The self-aggregating AA protein responsible for this…”
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Red wolf (Canis rufus) sperm quality and quantity is affected by semen collection method, extender components, and post-thaw holding temperature by Franklin, Ashley D., Waddell, William T., Goodrowe, Karen L.

“…Cryopreserving genetic resources is becoming increasingly important for species management. In the zoo-based red wolf (Canis rufus) population, inbreeding…”
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Estrous cyclicity and reproductive success are unaffected by translocation for the formation of new reproductive pairs in captive red wolves (Canis rufus) by Franklin, Ashley D., Waddell, William T., Behrns, Sue, Goodrowe, Karen L.

“…This study investigated possible female‐related causes for inconsistent success among reproductive pairs in the zoo‐based red wolf (Canis rufus) population…”
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The past, present and future of hormonal contraceptive use in managed captive female tiger populations with a focus on the current use of deslorelin acetate by Guthrie, Amanda, Strike, Taina, Patterson, Stuart, Walker, Corinne, Cowl, Veronica, Franklin, Ashley D., Powell, David M.

“…Tigers (Panthera tigris spp.) are endangered in the wild; ensuring sustainable insurance populations requires careful planning within zoological collections…”
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Incorporating drivers of reproductive success improves population viability analysis by Franklin, Ashley D., Lacy, Robert C., Bauman, Karen L., Traylor‐Holzer, Kathy, Powell, David M.

“…Population viability analysis (PVA) utilizes simulation models to project the genetic and demographic trajectories of populations over time. One benefit to…”
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Positive Correlation Between Fecal Estrogen and Glucocorticoid Metabolites in a Female Clouded Leopard by Shipp, Laura E., Boisseau, Nicole P., Kozlowski, Corinne P., Shipp, Dustin W., Franklin, Ashley D., Fazio, Jilian M., Brown, Janine L.

“…ABSTRACT Clouded leopards are notoriously difficult to manage under human care due to their tendency toward high stress, intersex aggression, and limited…”
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Factors Affecting Glucocorticoid and Thyroid Hormone Production of Island Foxes by KOZLOWSKI, CORINNE P., CLAWITTER, HELEN, GUGLIELMINO, ANGELA, SCHAMEL, JULIANN, BAKER, STACY, FRANKLIN, ASHLEY D., POWELL, DAVID, COONAN, TIMOTHY J., ASA, CHERYL S.

“…The island fox (Urocyon littoralis) is native to 6 of the 8 Channel Islands of California, USA. The species experienced a population decline in the 1990s but…”
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Glucocorticoid Production, Activity Levels, And Personality Traits Of Fennec Foxes (Vulpes zerda) Managed For Different Roles In Zoos by Kozlowski, Corinne P., Bauman, Karen L., Franklin, Ashley D., Sahrmann, John M., Gartner, Marieke, Baskir, Eli, Hanna, Sheri, LaMattina, Kathleen, Seyfried, Alice, Powell, David M.

“…Fecal glucocorticoid metabolite (FGM) concentrations, activity, and personality were assessed for 35 fennec foxes (Vulpes zerda) to determine whether animals…”
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Impacts of the season and reproductive status on fecal reproductive and adrenocortical steroid metabolites in zoo Cuban crocodiles (Crocodylus rhombifer) by Augustine, Lauren, Miller, Kyle, Peters, Alan, Franklin, Ashley D., Steinbeiser, Cathleen M., Brown, Janine L., Prado, Natalia A.

“…Conservation strategies for crocodilians often include captive breeding to create stable assurance populations. Evaluating adrenal and gonadal hormone patterns…”
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HEMATOLOGY, PLASMA BIOCHEMISTRY, AND PLASMA PROTEIN ELECTROPHORESIS REFERENCE INTERVALS FOR BLUE IGUANAS ( CYCLURA LEWISI ) FROM GRAND CAYMAN ISLAND by Rainwater, Kimberly L, McClave, Catherine, Raphael, Bonnie L, Cray, Carolyn, Franklin, Ashley D, Powell, David M, Burton, Frederic J, Calle, Paul P

“…The blue iguana ( ) is an endangered rock iguana species native to Grand Cayman, in the Cayman Islands. Health assessments were conducted on captive and…”
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Group management influences reproductive function of the male cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) by Koester, Diana C, Freeman, Elizabeth W, Wildt, David E, Terrell, Kimberly A, Franklin, Ashley D, Meeks, Karen, Crosier, Adrienne E

“…Although the free-ranging cheetah is generally socially solitary, as many as 60% of males live in same-sex (usually sibling) coalitions. Under ex situ…”
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Reactions of female cheetahs (Acinonyx jubatus) to urine volatiles from males of varying genetic distance by Mossotti, Regina H., Baskir, Eli A., Kozlowski, Corinne P., Franklin, Ashley D., Feldhamer, George A., Asa, Cheryl S.

“…Understanding the factors used by female cheetahs (Acinonyx jubatus) to make mate choice decisions could benefit zoo breeding programs, which currently assign…”
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INDUCTION OF CYTOKINE PRODUCTION IN CHEETAH (ACINONYX JUBATUS) PERIPHERAL BLOOD MONONUCLEAR CELLS AND VALIDATION OF FELINE-SPECIFIC CYTOKINE ASSAYS FOR ANALYSIS OF CHEETAH SERUM by Franklin, Ashley D, Crosier, Adrienne E, Vansandt, Lindsey M, Mattson, Elliot, Xiao, Zhengguo

“…Peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) were isolated from the whole blood of cheetahs (Acinonyx jubatus; n = 3) and stimulated with lipopolysaccharides…”
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