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Editorial: Research in Zoos

Editorial: Research in Zoos There are already signs that research in zoos and aquariums has begun to take on a sense of urgency. Throughout the zoo world, professionals have always been aware of the social, nutritional and welfare benefits to be gained for their animals by a better understanding of the biology of the ‘beasts in their care’ (e.g. Hosey ., 2009; Kleiman ., 2010 ). Indeed, the contribution of biological research on zoo animals to our understanding of animal life histories has been substantial and not been fully appreciated to this day ( Hofer ., 2005 ). Prompted in part by the zoos and aquariums themselves, partly by the type of staff they employ, by the staff in associated institutions, partly by regional, national or international zoo and aquarium association conservation or research strategies ( WAZA, 2005; Reid ., 2008; Penning ., 2009 ) and governmental legislation ( Council Directive, 1999 ), and not least by academic scientists (e.g. Dehnhardt ., 2001 ), research within zoos has not only increased in breadth and depth, as demonstrated by the contents of this volume, it has also found exciting new ways of establishing constructive and close collaborations with academic institutions. The urgency arises http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png International Zoo Yearbook Wiley

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Wiley
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© 2011 The Authors. International Zoo Yearbook © 2011 The Zoological Society of London
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0074-9664
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1748-1090
DOI
10.1111/j.1748-1090.2011.00145.x
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There are already signs that research in zoos and aquariums has begun to take on a sense of urgency. Throughout the zoo world, professionals have always been aware of the social, nutritional and welfare benefits to be gained for their animals by a better understanding of the biology of the ‘beasts in their care’ (e.g. Hosey ., 2009; Kleiman ., 2010 ). Indeed, the contribution of biological research on zoo animals to our understanding of animal life histories has been substantial and not been fully appreciated to this day ( Hofer ., 2005 ). Prompted in part by the zoos and aquariums themselves, partly by the type of staff they employ, by the staff in associated institutions, partly by regional, national or international zoo and aquarium association conservation or research strategies ( WAZA, 2005; Reid ., 2008; Penning ., 2009 ) and governmental legislation ( Council Directive, 1999 ), and not least by academic scientists (e.g. Dehnhardt ., 2001 ), research within zoos has not only increased in breadth and depth, as demonstrated by the contents of this volume, it has also found exciting new ways of establishing constructive and close collaborations with academic institutions. The urgency arises

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International Zoo Yearbook – Wiley

Published: Jan 1, 2011

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