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Systematics, biogeography and conservation of Bald Uakaris (Cacajao Lesson, 1840) (2020)
Thesis
Silva, F. Systematics, biogeography and conservation of Bald Uakaris (Cacajao Lesson, 1840). (Thesis). University of Salford

Uakaris, genus Cacajao, possess adaptations to their unripe seed-focused diet and habitat preference for Amazonian flooded forest habitats. These include large procumbent canines (shared by the other 2 Pitheciinae, Chiropotes and Pithecia, large home... Read More about Systematics, biogeography and conservation of Bald Uakaris (Cacajao Lesson, 1840).

Into the night : evaluating sleep as a measure of animal welfare (2020)
Thesis
Schork, I. Into the night : evaluating sleep as a measure of animal welfare. (Thesis). The University of Salford

There is a need for a simple non-invasive measure of animal welfare. In humans, sleep quality correlates strongly with a person’s wellbeing; this suggests that sleep may also prove to be a suitable tool to measure mammals’ welfare. Studies in humans... Read More about Into the night : evaluating sleep as a measure of animal welfare.

Non-invasive monitoring for population assessments of a critically endangered Neotropical primate (2019)
Thesis
Da Cruz Kaizer, M. Non-invasive monitoring for population assessments of a critically endangered Neotropical primate. (Thesis). University of Salford

The northern muriqui (Brachyteles hypoxanthus), is a Critically Endangered primate endemic to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. Remnant populations of muriquis suffer from a wide range of
anthropogenic pressures and face a high risk of extinction due... Read More about Non-invasive monitoring for population assessments of a critically endangered Neotropical primate.

What studbooks can tell us about captive breeding programmes : a case study of cheetahs (Acinonyx jubatus)
Thesis
Rodrigues Nogueira Forti, I. (in press). What studbooks can tell us about captive breeding programmes : a case study of cheetahs (Acinonyx jubatus). (Thesis). University of Salford

The success of captive breeding programmes demands planning and communication among zoos, national parks, conservation organizations and political institutions. To avoid inbreeding and enhance the likelihood of finding suitable partners, target indiv... Read More about What studbooks can tell us about captive breeding programmes : a case study of cheetahs (Acinonyx jubatus).

How does the zoo soundscape affect the zoo experience for animals and visitors?
Thesis
Bonde de Queiroz, M. (in press). How does the zoo soundscape affect the zoo experience for animals and visitors?. (Thesis). University of Salford

This project aims to evaluate the zoo soundscape from the animals and visitors perspective. A complete acoustic environment study in zoological parks should involve these two different, but equally important, characters. This thesis presents the resu... Read More about How does the zoo soundscape affect the zoo experience for animals and visitors?.