Publications by authors named "Emily J Elwell"
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- - Zoos contribute to conservation efforts both in situ (in the natural habitat) and ex situ (in controlled environments) by offering breeding programs and reintroduction strategies to combat species extinction.
- - Environmental mismatches between wild habitats and zoo settings can lead to health issues in animals, affecting their well-being and reproductive success.
- - Despite the benefits of scent-based enrichment for improving animal welfare, it remains underutilized in zoos, especially for non-human primates, even though research indicates that olfactory stimulation is more important for these species than previously thought.
Primates are traditionally considered to have a poor sense of smell. However, olfaction is important for non-human primates as demonstrated by conspicuous scent-marking behaviours in lemurs. We studied two pairs ( 4) of crowned lemurs () housed at Colchester and Twycross zoos (UK) by combining behavioural observations and chemical analyses of scent-marks and glandular swabs.
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- Captive breeding is essential for the survival of endangered primate species, with modern zoos playing a key role in their conservation and public education.
- A study was conducted to assess the impact of a scent enrichment program using essential oils on the well-being and behavior of several primate species at Dudley Zoo & Castle and Twycross Zoo in the UK.
- The results showed mixed outcomes, with some species reducing stress-related behaviors while others exhibited increased stress, indicating that the effectiveness of scent enrichment may vary based on individual species' social dynamics and olfactory preferences.