Search Results - "Powell, David M."

Personality Structure in the Domestic Cat (Felis silvestris catus), Scottish Wildcat (Felis silvestris grampia), Clouded Leopard (Neofelis nebulosa), Snow Leopard (Panthera uncia), and African Lion (Panthera leo): A Comparative Study by Gartner, Marieke Cassia, Powell, David M, Weiss, Alexander

“…Although the study of nonhuman personality has increased in the last decade, there are still few studies on felid species, and the majority focus on domestic…”
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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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What Types of Animals Should Be in the Future Zoo? Thoughts from United States Residents and Zoo and Aquarium Staff by Powell, David M., Meyer, Theodore G., Dorsey, Candice, Vernon, Rob

“…Humans are biased in their preferences for animals, and this may impact the composition of zoological collections. We assessed which kinds of animals the…”
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Behavior and Habitat Use Remain Diverse and Variable in Modern Zoological Exhibits over the Long-Term: Case Studies in 5 Species of Ursidae by Powell, David M., Baskir, Eli

“…Long-term evaluations of whether modern zoological exhibits help to maintain variation in the behavior of zoo animals are lacking despite the hope that animals…”
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An Introduction to the Special Issue: “The Animals Will Play While the Visitors Are Away: What Happens When Zoos and Aquariums Are Closed to Visitors?” by Powell, David M., Edes, Ashley N.

“…Zoos and aquariums are cultural institutions that rely on a steady stream of paying visitors, whose patronage comes in the form of admission fees or product…”
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Laparotomy versus Peritoneal Drainage for Necrotizing Enterocolitis and Perforation by Moss, R. Lawrence, Dimmitt, Reed A, Barnhart, Douglas C, Sylvester, Karl G, Brown, Rebeccah L, Powell, David M, Islam, Saleem, Langer, Jacob C, Sato, Thomas T, Brandt, Mary L, Lee, Hanmin, Blakely, Martin L, Lazar, Eric L, Hirschl, Ronald B, Kenney, Brian D, Hackam, David J, Zelterman, Daniel, Silverman, Bonnie L

“…In this multicenter, randomized trial comparing primary peritoneal drainage with laparotomy for the management of perforated necrotizing enterocolitis in…”
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By Bits and Pieces: The Contributions of Zoos and Aquariums to Science and Society via Biomaterials by Powell, David M., Meyer, Theodore G., Duncan, Mary

“…Scientific research has long been recognized as one of the four pillars of the zoo or aquarium mission, alongside recreation, conservation, and education. This…”
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Quantifying Acute Behavioral Reactions of Bali Mynas (Leucopsar rothschildi) to Environmental and Progressively Challenging Enrichment by Baskir, Eli, Parsons, Alayna, Elden, Marija, Powell, David M.

“…Animals use specific behaviors and skills to overcome challenges and access resources. Environmental enrichment is provided to animals in human care to both…”
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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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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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Comparing Space Use and Fecal Glucocorticoid Concentrations during and after the COVID-19 Closure to Investigate Visitor Effects in Multiple Species by Edes, Ashley N., Liu, Nathan C., Baskir, Eli, Bauman, Karen L., Kozlowski, Corinne P., Clawitter, Helen L., Powell, David M.

“…We used the COVID-19 pandemic closure at the Saint Louis Zoo to examine visitor effects on space use and glucocorticoid levels in banteng, grizzly bears, polar…”
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Non-technical skills evaluation in the critical care air ambulance environment : introduction of an adapted rating instrument: an observational study by Myers, Julia A, Powell, David M.C, Psirides, Alex, Hathaway, Karyn, Aldington, Sarah, Haney, Michael F

“…Inneholder sammendrag…”
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Losing the forest for the tree? On the wisdom of subpopulation management by Powell, David M

“…Animal habitats are changing around the world in many ways, presenting challenges to the survival of species. Zoo animal populations are also challenged by…”
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Collection planning for the next 100 years: What will we commit to save in zoos and aquariums? by Powell, David M.

“…The “sustainability crisis” in zoos and aquariums has been a sobering reminder of how limited our resources are for maintaining viable populations of species…”
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Breeding season behaviors of captive tawny frogmouth (Podargus strigoides) pairs by Hoekzema, Han, Baskir, Eli, Kozlowski, Corinne, Elden, Marija, Powell, David M

“…While courtship and breeding in birds is a topic of much study, behaviors of nocturnal species are difficult to observe. This study provides an ethogram and…”
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Is there any more room on the Ark? An analysis of space allocation in four mammalian taxa by McCann, Colleen, Powell, David M.

“…Zoos select species for exhibition to meet goals of recreation, education, research, and conservation. However, many zoo populations are not sustainable and…”
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Assessment of contrafreeloading preferences in giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis) by Sasson‐Yenor, Jacinthe, Powell, David M.

“…Contrafreeloading is an intriguing phenomenon in which animals will work to obtain resources, such as food, when the same resource is simultaneously freely…”
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A perspective on ungulate management and welfare assessment across the traditional zoo to large landscape spectrum by Powell, David M., Beetem, Dan, Breitigan, RoxAnna, Eyres, Adam, Speeg, Brandon

“…Wild ungulates are managed in human care in a range of settings from traditional zoos to large ranches. These varied settings present different portfolios of…”
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The Right Child/Right Surgeon initiative: A position statement on pediatric surgical training, sub-specialization, and continuous certification from the American Pediatric Surgical Association by Alaish, Samuel M., Powell, David M., Waldhausen, John H.T., Dunn, Stephen P.

“…The past 50 years have witnessed profound changes in the specialty of pediatric surgery in North America. There has been a marked increase in the number of…”
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