Testing two behavioural paradigms for measuring post-handling cat aversion behaviour
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DOI: 10.1016/j.applanim.2018.10.011
Abstract: Abstract Owned, shelter, and laboratory cats undergo handling and restraint throughout their lifetime for routine health examinations and necessary procedures. Many cats display fear and aggressive behaviour during health examinations, and there is potential for… read more here.
Keywords: aversion; test; two behavioural; handler ... See more keywords
Tokay geckos adjust their behaviour based on handler familiarity but according to context
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-025-95936-5
Abstract: Animals need to recognize different individuals, both con- and heterospecifics, to make appropriate decisions. In the wild, responses to familiar individuals may vary depending on the context, which can be beneficial. However, differing responses towards… read more here.
Keywords: situation; handler; adjust behaviour; geckos ... See more keywords
Back to the basics with conservation detection dogs: fundamentals for success
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DOI: 10.2981/wlb.00584
Abstract: The use of detection dogs in conservation studies has expanded across species, conditions and habitats. However, it is incorrect to assume the potential associated with these surveys is automatically linked to the dog's sense of… read more here.
Keywords: detection; conservation; success; handler ... See more keywords