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https://experts.exeter.ac.uk/search?by=text&type=user&v=%22paul%20rose%22

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Ronald G. Oldfield and Patrick Bonano, Psychological and social well-being of bony fishes in zoos and aquariums

Abstract

Bony fishes (Osteichthyes) are prevalent in public and domestic aquaria, yet evidence-based welfare practices exist for only a limited number of species. Oldfield & Bonano’s (O&B’s) target article highlights critical questions about the wellbeing and sociality of Osteichthyes. Advancing research on their biology, physiology, psychology, and behavior is essential to develop and validate welfare measures, ensuring guidelines for welfare-focused housing and husbandry.

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Author Biography

Paul Rose, Senior Lecturer in Psychology, University of Exeter and Manager of the Animal Welfare & Ethics Committee for the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT), is specialised in animal behaviour and welfare, zoo animal management, species conservation and welfare development. He is the editor of The behavioural biology of zoo animals. Website

DOI

10.51291/2377-7478.1858