Marine Mammal

Cognitive judgement bias is associated with frequency of anticipatory behavior in bottlenose dolphins

Many animals display a suite of increased vigilance and/or activity responses in relation to upcoming events, termed “anticipatory behavior.” Anticipatory behavior toward positive events has been suggested as a cross‐species measure of affective state as it likely reflects the balance...

Year Published: 2018Topics: Welfare AssessmentAnimal Type: Marine Mammal

Citation: Clegg, I. L. K., Delfour, F. 2018. Cognitive judgement bias is associated with frequency of anticipatory behavior in bottlenose dolphins. Zoo Biology 37(2), 67–73.

Effects of enrichment presentation and other factors on behavioral welfare of pantropical spotted dolphin (Stenella attenuata)

Environmental enrichment is a crucial element of promoting welfare for animals in captivity. However, enrichment programs are not always formally evaluated for their efficacy. Furthermore, there is little empirical evidence of enrichment evaluation for species of small cetaceans in zoological...

Year Published: 2018Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Marine Mammal

Citation: Perez, B. C., Mehrkam, L. R., Foltz, A. R. et al. 2018. Effects of enrichment presentation and other factors on behavioral welfare of pantropical spotted dolphin (Stenella attenuata). Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science 21(2), 130-140.

Daily salivary cortisol levels in response to stress factors in captive common bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus): A potential welfare indicator

Dolphins in a captive setting can be occasionally subjected to a variety of potentially stressful situations. The stress response comprises a variety of biological reactions to internal or external stimuli elicited when an individual perceives (real or not) a threat...

Year Published: 2017Topics: Welfare AssessmentAnimal Type: Marine Mammal

Citation: Monreal-Pawlowsky, T., Carbajal, A., Tallo-Parra, O. et al. 2017. Daily salivary cortisol levels in response to stress factors in captive common bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus): A potential welfare indicator. Veterinary Record 180(24), 593.

Applying welfare science to bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus)

Animal welfare science is a burgeoning field, but research on cetaceans (whales, dolphins and porpoises) is lacking. Bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) are the most well-known and studied cetaceans, particularly in captivity, and thus are used in this review as a...

Year Published: 2017Topics: Welfare AssessmentAnimal Type: Marine Mammal

Citation: Clegg, I. L. K., van Elk, C. E., Delfour, F. 2017. Applying welfare science to bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus). Animal Welfare 26(2), 165-176.

Communication Between Man and Dolphin

The investigator deludes himself in thinking that it is possible to be the objective non-involved observer [p. 87].

Year Published: 1978Animal Type: Marine Mammal

Citation: Lilly, J. 1978. Communication Between Man and Dolphin. Crown, New York.

Training pinnipeds to work without walls

Year Published: 1983Animal Type: Marine Mammal

Citation: Laule, G. 1983. Training pinnipeds to work without walls. Proceedings of the International Marine Animal Trainers Association Annual Conference, 6-10.

Restraint and Handling of Wild and Domestic Animals (Second Edition)

Photographic documentation of enforced restraint and handling techniques.

Year Published: 1995Animal Type: All/General, Amphibian, Baboon, Bird, Capuchin, Cat, Cattle, Chimpanzee, Chinchilla, Crocodile & Alligator, Dog, Equine, Fish, Gerbil, Gibbon, Goat, Guinea Pig, Hamster, Lemur, Lizard, Macaque, Marine Mammal, Marmoset, Mole Rat, Mouse, Nonhuman Primate, Other Animal, Other Nonhuman Primate, Other Rodent, Owl Monkey, Pig, Rabbit, Rat, Reptile, Rodent, Sheep, Snake, Squirrel Monkey, Turtle & Tortoise, Vervet (African Green Monkey)

Citation: Fowler, M. E. 1995. Restraint and Handling of Wild and Domestic Animals (Second Edition). Iowa State University Press, Ames, IA.

Effectiveness of short-term dolphin-assisted therapy for children with severe disabilities

Year Published: 1997Animal Type: Marine Mammal

Citation: Nathanson, D. E., de Castro, D., Friend, H. et al. 1997. Effectiveness of short-term dolphin-assisted therapy for children with severe disabilities. Anthrozoos 10, 90-100.

Conflict resolution following aggression in gregarious animals: a predictive framework

Knowledge of how animals manage their conflicts is critical for understanding the dynamics of social systems. During the last two decades research on gregarious animals, especially primates, has focused on the mechanisms of conflict management, mainly on friendly postconflict reunions...

Year Published: 2002Animal Type: Baboon, Capuchin, Chimpanzee, Goat, Lemur, Macaque, Marine Mammal, Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate, Other Animal, Other Nonhuman Primate, Squirrel Monkey

Citation: Aureli, F., Cords, M., van Schaik, C. P. 2002. Conflict resolution following aggression in gregarious animals: a predictive framework . Animal Behaviour 64(3), 325-343.

Conflict and reconciliation in captive bottlenose dolphins, Tursiops truncatus

Year Published: 2003Animal Type: Marine Mammal

Citation: Weaver, A. 2003. Conflict and reconciliation in captive bottlenose dolphins, Tursiops truncatus. Marine Mammal Science 19, 834-846.