Published Research by the Indianapolis Zoo
Research Studies,
Publications, Abstracts
Through December 2011
 Publications
in Refereed Journals 2011
1.
Metrione LC,
Harder JD. 2011. Fecal corticosterone concentrations and
reproductive success in captive female southern white
rhinoceros. General and Comparative Endocrinology 171: 283–292.
2.
Kiso WK, Brown JL, Siewerdt F, Schmitt
DL, Olson D, Crichton EG, Pukazhenthi BS. 2011. Liquid Semen
Storage in Elephants (Elephas
maximus and Loxodonta
africana): Species Differences and Storage Optimization. J
Androl. 32:420-431.
3.
Ferrie GM, Becker, KK, Wheaton CJ,
Fontenot D, Bettinger T. 2011.
Chemical and Surgical Interventions to Alleviate Intraspecific
Aggression in Male Collared Lemurs (Eulemur collaris).
Journal of Zoo and
Wildlife Medicine 42(2): 214–221.
4.
Dow TL, Roudebush W,
Parker FN, Brown
JL.
2011. Influence of age
and gender on secretion of anti-Müllerian hormone in Asian (Elephas
maximus) and
African (Loxodonta
africana) elephants. Theriogenology 75: 620–627.
5.
Miller LJ, Mellen J, Greer T, Kuczaj II SA. 2011.
The effects of education programmes on Atlantic bottlenose
dolphin (Tursiops
truncatus)
behavior.
Animal Welfare. 20:
159-172.
Other Publications 2011
1.
Villers LM.
2011. Complete
Breeding and Transfer Plan Ring-tailed Lemur, Lemur catta,
Yellow Species Survival Plan®. Chicago: AZA Population
Management Center. 101p.
2.
Harris, T. 2011
Tiger SSP Breeding Success Study.
Complete Breeding and Transfer Plan Amur
Tiger (Panthera tigris altaica), Green Species
Survival Plan®. Chicago: AZA Population Management Center. 9-10
pp.
Publications in refereed journals Pre-2011
6.
Cuozzo FP,
Sauther ML, Gould L, Sussman RW,
Villers LM,
Lent C.
2010. Variation in Dental Wear and Tooth Loss Among Known-Aged,
Older Ring-Tailed Lemurs (Lemur
catta): A Comparison Between Wild and Captive Individuals.
American Journal
of Primatology 72:1026–1037.
7.
Kandel BM, Hullar TE. 2010.
The Relationship of Head Movements to Semicircular Canal Size in
Cetaceans. Journal of Experimental Biology 213:
1175-1181.
8.
Dale RHI. 2010.
Birth statistics for African (Loxodonta
africana) and Asian (Elephas
maximus) elephants in human care: History and implications
for elephant welfare.
Zoo Biology 29: 87-103.
9.
Kowalski NL,
Dale RHI, Mazur C. 2010.
A survey of the management and development of
captive African elephant (Loxodonta
africana) calves: Birth to three months of age. Zoo Biology
29: 104-119.
10.
Freeman E, Guagnano G,
Olson D, Keele M,
Brown J. 2009. Social Factors Influence Ovarian Acyclicity in
Captive African Elephants (Loxodonta
africana). Zoo Biology 28:1-15.
11.
Searcy RA, Villers LM, Reams RD, Wyatt III JE, Pilarski J.
2009. Captive Reproduction of the Jamaican Iguana (Cyclura
collei). Zoo Biology 28: 343-349.
12.
Shyan-Norwalt MR,
Peterson J,
Milankow King B,
Staggs TE, Dale RHI.
2009. Initial Findings on Visual Acuity Thresholds in an African
Elephant (Loxodonta
africana). Zoo Biology 28: 1–6.
13.
Brown JL,
Kersey DC, Freeman
EW, Wagener
T.
2009. Assessment of Diurnal
Urinary Cortisol Excretion in Asian and African Elephants Using
Different Endocrine Methods. Zoo Biology 28:1–10.
14.
Cuozzo FP,
Sauther ML,
Yamashita N,
Lawler RR,
Brockman DK,
Godfrey LR,
Gould L,
Youssouf IAJ,
Lent C,
Ratsirarson J,
Richard AF,
Scott JR,
Sussman RW,
Villers LM,
Weber MA ,
Willis G. 2008.
A comparison of salivary pH in sympatric wild lemurs (Lemur
catta and Propithecus
verreauxi) at Beza Mahafaly Special Reserve, Madagascar.
American Journal of Primatology 70(4):363-371.
15.
Villers LM,
Jang SS,
Lent CL,
Lewin-Koh SC
,
Norosoarinaivo JA.
2008.
Survey and comparison of major intestinal flora in captive and
wild ring-tailed lemur (Lemur
catta) populations. American Journal of
Primatology. 70(2):175-184.
16.
Dale RHI. 2008.
The spatial
memory of African elephants: Durability, interference and
response biases. In N. K. Innis (Ed.), Reflections on Adaptive
Behavior: Essays in Honor of J. E. R. Staddon.
Boston: MIT Press. Pp. 143-169.
17.
Waldoch J, Root T, Ramer
J, Proudfoot J. 2007. Semen Collection and Characterization
in Rockhopper Penguins (Eudyptes
chrysocome chrysocome).
Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine 38 (1): 13-17.
18.
Maria
R,
Ramer J, Reichard
T, Tolson P, Christopher M.
2007. Biochemical reference intervals and intestinal
microflora of free-ranging Ricord’s iguanas (Cyclura
ricordii) Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine 38(3):
414 - 419.
19.
Murphy HW,
Miller
M, Ramer J,
Travis D, Barbiers R, Wolfe ND, Switzer WM. 2006. Implications
of Simian Retroviruses for Captive Primate Population Management
and the Occupational Safety of Primate Handlers.
Journal of Zoo and
Wildlife Medicine 37(3): 219 - 233.
20.
Hutchinson
J R, Schwerda D, Famini
DJ, Dale RHI,
Fischer MS, Kram R. 2006. The locomotor kinematics of Asian and
African elephants: changes with speed and size.
Journal of Experimental Biology 209:3812-3827.
21.
Zehnder AM,
Ramer J, Proudfoot J. 2006. The use of Atlernogest to
control aggression in a male Grant’s Zebra (Equus
burchelli boehmi). Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine
37(1): 61-63.
22.
Ramer J, Benson K, Morrisey J, O’Brien R, Paul-Murphy J.
2006. Effects of Exogenous Melatonin on the Clinical Course of
Adrenal Disease in the Domestic Ferret (Mustela
putorius furo).
Journal of American Veterinary Medical Association 229 (11):
1743-1748.
23.
Murphy HW,
Miller M,
Ramer J, Travis D,
Barbiers R, Wolfe ND, Switzer WM. 2006. Implications of Simian
Retroviruses for Captive Primate Population Management and the
Occupational Safety of Primate Handlers. Journal of Zoo and
Wildlife Medicine 37 (1): 61-63.
24.
Hutchinson J R, Schwerda D, Famini DJ,
Dale RHI, Fischer
MS, Kram R. 2006.
The locomotor kinematics of Asian and African elephants: changes
with speed and size. Journal of Experimental
Biology 209: 3812-3827.
25.
Ramer J. Maria R, Reichard T, Tolson P, Chen T, Holick M.
2005. Vitamin D status of wild Ricord's iguanas (Cyclura
ricordii) and in captive and wild rhinoceros iguanas (Cyclura
cornuta cornuta) in the
Dominican Republic. Journal of
Zoo and Wildlife Medicine 36(2):188-191.
26.
Brown JL, Olson D,
Keele M, Freeman EW. 2004. Survey of the Reproductive Cyclicity
Status of Asian and African Elephants in
North America.
Zoo Biology
23:
309-321.
27.
Schmidt DA, Travis DA,
Williams JJ. 2004. Guidelines for creating a HACCP program
in zoos and aquariums. Zoo Biology 25(2):125-135.
28.
Dahl NJ, Olson D, Schmitt DL, Blasko DR, Kristipati RS, Roser
JF. 2004. Development of an Enzyme-Linked Immonosorbent Assay
(ELISA) for Luteinizing Hormone (LH) in the Elephant (Loxodonta
africana and Elephas maximus). Zoo Biology 23:65-78.
29.
Ward MP,
Ramer J, Proudfoot J, Garner MM, Juan-Salles C, Wu CC. 2003.
Outbreak of Salmonellosis in Zoologic collection of Lorikeets
and Lories (Trichoglossus,
Lorius and Eos
spp.) Avian Diseases 47:493-498.
30.
Czekala NM, MacDonald EA, Steinman K,
Walker S, Garrigues II NW,
Olson D, Brown JL
2003. Estrogen and LH Dynamics During the Follicular Phase of
the Estrous Cycle in the Asian Elephant. Zoo Biology 22:443-454.
31.
Garner MM, Shwetz C,
Ramer JC, Rasmussen
JM, Petrini K, Cowan DF, Raymond JT, Bossart JD, Levine GA.
2002. Congenital Diffuse Hyperplastic Goiter Associated with
Perinatal Mortality in Eleven Captive Born Bottlenose Dolphins (Tursiops
truncates). Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine 33 (4):
350-356.
32.
Shyan M,
Merritt D.
2002. Effects of pool size on free-choice selections
by Atlantic Bottlenosed dolphins at one zoo facility.
Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science 5(3): 215-225.
33.
Rooney A,
Merritt D, Derr J.
1999. Microsatellite Diversity in Captive Bottlenose
Dolphins (Tursiops
truncates). Journal of Heredity 90(1): 228-231.
Other Publications
3.
Villers LM.
2011. Complete
Breeding and Transfer Plan Ring-tailed Lemur, Lemur catta,
Yellow Species Survival Plan®. Chicago: AZA Population
Management Center. 101p.
4.
Harris, T. 2011
Tiger SSP Breeding Success Study.
Complete Breeding and Transfer Plan Amur
Tiger (Panthera tigris altaica), Green Species
Survival Plan®. Chicago: AZA Population Management Center. 9-10
pp.
5.
Villers, L.
2010. North American Regional Studbook - Ring-tailed Lemur (Lemur
catta). 16th edition. Indianapolis
Zoo, Indianapolis, IN.
6.
Dale RHI. 2008.
Calf development: Most births at night. Journal of the
Elephant Manager’s Association, 19 (1):14-15.
7.
Dale RHI. 2008.
History: The birth of “America,”
in 1882. Journal of the Elephant Manager’s Association, 19
(1):26-29.
8.
Dale RHI. 2008. In Memoriam:
Jeheskel “Hezy” Shoshani. Journal of the Elephant Managers
Association, 19 (2): 6-7.
9.
Villers LM,
Bettinger TL, Kuhar CW,
Lent CL. 2008. Prosimian Regional Collection Plan. 3rd
ed. Indianapolis: Indianapolis Zoo. 58p.
10.
Villers LM.
2008. Complete
Breeding and Transfer Plan Ring-tailed Lemur, Lemur catta,
Species Survival Plan®. Orlando: Disney Animal Kingdom. 99p.
11.
Reams RD, Searcy RA, Wyatt III
JE, Gehrmann WH. 2008.
Utilization by Reptiles and Amphibians at an Urban State
Park in Indiana. Bulletin of the Chicago Herpetological Society
43(2):17-20.
12.
Villers LM.
North American Regional Studbook - Ring-tailed Lemur (Lemur
catta). 15 editions, 1993-2007 Indianapolis Zoo,
Indianapolis,
IN.
13.
McCann C, Villers LM. 2006. Complete Breeding and
Transfer Plan Guinea Baboon, Papio papio, Species
Survival Plan®. Chicago: Population Management Center. 21p.
14.
Villers LM,
Lent C,
Gagen JL.
2006.
Project Lemur includes multiple research phases.
CONNECT [Association of Zoos & Aquariums]. November. Pgs: 18-20
15.
Root T, Waldoch J, 2006. Semen Collection on Rockhopper
Penguins at the
Indianapolis
Zoo. Animals Keeper Forum, January.
16.
Villers
L.
North America Regional Studbook – Guinea Baboon (Papio papio).
4 editions,
2001-2005.Indianapolis: Indianapolis Zoo.
17.
Dale RHI, Kahl MP, Armstrong BD,
Shyan MR, Barton K. 2004.
Ethogram of elephant behaviors. In
D. Olson (Ed.),
Elephant Husbandry Resource Guide.
Fort Worth, TX: International Elephant Foundation. pp.
103-121.
18.
Villers LM. Complete Breeding and Transfer Plan
Guinea Baboon, Papio papio, Species Survival Plan®. 2004. Chicago:
Population
Management
Center. 21p.
19.
Villers LM.
Complete Breeding and Transfer Plan Ring-tailed Lemur, Lemur
catta, Species Survival Plan®. 2004
Chicago: Population Management
Center. 68p.
20.
Singleton C, Ramer J, Proudfoot
J. 2004. Use of unpasteurized honey for treatment of a
deep infected wound in an African elephant (Loxodonta
africana). Journal of the Elephant Managers
Association 15(2): 15-18.
21.
Ramer, J. 2004. A Survey of Ricord’s Iguanas (Cyclura
ricordii) and Rhinoceros Iguanas (Cyclura
cornuta cornuta)in Isla Cabritos National Park, Dominican
Republic, 2003, preliminary report.
Journal of the International Iguana Society 11(2):
88-95.
22.
Villers LM. 2003. Complete Breeding and Transfer Plan
Ring-tailed Lemur, Lemur catta, Species Survival Plan®.
Chicago:
Population Management Center.
16p.
23.
Lent CL. North
American Regional Studbook – Brown Lemurs (Eulemur fulvus
spp.). 3 editions, 2001-2003.
Indianapolis Zoo, Indianapolis, IN.
24.
Conklin D,
Elkins B, Shelton K.
2002. The Water Column: Water Quality and Maintenance. Animal
Keepers Forum 29(1): 21-22.
25.
Conklin D,
Elkins B, Shelton K.
2002. The Water Column: Water Quality Survey. Animal Keepers
Forum 29(2): insert.
26.
Conklin D,
Elkins B, Shelton K.
2002. The Water Column: Identifying Cause of Low pH. Animal
Keepers Forum 29(4):156.
27.
Conklin D,
Elkins B, Shelton K.
2002. The Water Column: Results from Filtration/Disinfection
Survey. Animal Keepers Forum 29(6):266-268.
28.
Conklin D,
Elkins B, Shelton K.
2002. The Water Column: Troubleshooting Flow and Flow Rates.
Animal Keepers Forum 29(7):289-290.
29.
Conklin D,
Elkins B, Shelton K.
2002. The Water Column: When Water Quality Goes Wrong. Animal
Keepers Forum 29(8):343-344.
30.
Conklin D,
Elkins B, Shelton K.
2002. The Water Column: Water Clarity Issues. Animal Keepers
Forum 29(9):390-391.
31.
Conklin D,
Elkins B, Shelton K.
2001. The Water Column: Methods for Cleaning Exhibit Water.
Animal Keepers Forum 28(5):193-194.
32.
Conklin D,
Elkins B, Shelton K.
2001. The Water Column: Organic Waste Products. Animal Keepers
Forum 28(6):224-225.
33.
Conklin D,
Elkins B, Shelton K.
2001. The Water Column: Biological Filtration Part 2. Animal
Keepers Forum 28(7):274-275.
34.
Conklin D,
Elkins B, Shelton K.
2001.The Water Column: Biological Filtration/Practical
Applications. Animal Keepers Forum 28(8):308-310.
35.
Conklin D,
Elkins B, Shelton K.
2001. The Water Column: Chemical Filtration. Animal Keepers
Forum 28(9):351.
36.
Conklin D,
Elkins B, Shelton K.
2001.The Water Column: Ozone in Aquatic Systems. Animal Keepers
Forum 28
(10/11):393-394.
37.
Villers, L.
2000. North America Regional Studbook – West Indian Rock Iguana
(Cyclura), 2nd edition. Indianapolis:
Indianapolis Zoo.
38.
Niederlander, J. 2000. Barking frog (Hylactophryne
augusti) classification and biographical information. The
University
of Michigan Museum of Zoology,
Animal Diversity Web.
http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/accounts/information/Hylactophryne_augusti.html
39.
Niederlander, J. 2000. Knight anole (Anolis
equestris) classification and biographical information. The
University
of Michigan Museum of Zoology,
Animal Diversity Web.
http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/accounts/information/Anolis_equestris.html
40.
Villers LM. 1999.Masterplan Ring-tailed Lemur,
Lemur catta, Species Survival Plan®.
Indianapolis: Indianapolis
Zoo 118p.
41.
Villers, L.
1996.
Ring-tailed lemur (Lemur
catta). AZA
COMMUNIQUE. March: 32-33.
42.
Villers, L.
Captive Propagation of the
Desert Iguana. Captive Breeding. Oct. 1994. p. 5-7.
43.
Merritt D. 1994. “The Husbandry of Captive Polar Bears (Ursus
maritimus),” Marine Mammal Husbandry, A Seminar for A.P.H.I.S.
Inspectors.
44.
Villers, L.
Housing and Initial Breeding of the Starred Agama. Captive
Breeding. Oct. 1993. p. 12-15.
45.
Villers L, Lent C.
1993. The Successful Introduction of Two Lemur Species at the
Indianapolis
Zoo. AAZPA Regional Conference Proceedings. p. 534-539.
46.
Merritt D. 1991. Water Quality in a Modern Polar Bear
Exhibit. Marine Mammal Water Quality, APHIS Technical Bulletin
No. 1868.
47.
Villers L.
1984. Death of an Alpha
Guinea
Baboon: The Effects on the Offspring. Animal Keeper's Forum.
December:495-505.
48.
Villers, L.
1981. Interactions of Infant Baboons in Captivity. Animal
Keeper's Forum. December:318-322.
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