How ‘positive’ stress could improve the welfare of zoo animals
By Dr Paul Rose Pelicans have resided in St James’s Park, London for 360 years. But the current flock have...
Dr Paul Rose
Flamingos don’t preen more than other waterbirds
Despite their famously fancy feathers, flamingos don’t spent more time preening than other waterbirds, new research shows. Scientists watched five...
Birds need entertainment during avian flu lockdowns
Birds need varied activities during avian flu lockdowns, new research shows. Scientists studied a flock of Chilean flamingos that were...
Flamingos form cliques with like-minded pals
Flamingos form cliques of like-minded individuals within their flocks, new research shows. Scientists analysed the personalities and social behaviour of...
The impact of zoos on society is largely underestimated
The benefits of zoos to society and local communities are largely underestimated by the wider population, new research shows. Researchers found...