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Indianapolis Zoo Research Studies,
Publications, Abstracts -December 2010
Publications in Refereed Journals
1.
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.
2. Kandel BM, Hullar TE.
2010. The Relationship of Head Movements to
Semicircular Canal Size in Cetaceans Journal of
Experimental Biology 213, 1175-1181.
3. Shyan-Norwalt, M.R., J.
Peterson, B. Malinkow, R.H.I. Dale, TI Staggs. 2008.
Initial Findings on Visual Acuity Thresholds in an
African Elephant (Loxodonta Africana). J.
Zoo Biology. (In review)
4.
Cuozzo FP,
Sauther ML,
Villers LM,
Lent C,
Ramer J,
Willis G.
Tooth Loss in a Captive Ring-Tailed Lemur (Lemur
catta) Population: Comparisons with a Wild
Population. American Journal of Primatology. (In
press)
5. Dale RHI. 2008.
Birth statistics for African (Loxodonta africana)
and Asian (Elephas maximus) elephants in
human care: History and implications for elephant
welfare. J. Zoo Biology. (In press)
6. Kowalski NL, Dale RHI,
Mazur C. 2008. A survey of the management and
development of captive African elephant (Loxodonta
Africana) calves: Birth to three months of age.
Zoo Biology [In press; held for special issue on the
welfare of captive elephants].
7. Freeman, E.W., G.
Guagnamo, D. Olson, M. Keele, J.L. Brown. 2008.
Social and Environmenatal Factors Influence Ovarian
Acyclicity in Captive African Elephants. Zoo
Biology (In press).
8. Stringer, E.M., M.M.
Garner, J.S. Proudfoot, J.C. Ramer, M.R. Bowman,
H.G. Heng. Phaeohyphomycosis of the Shell in an
Aldabra Tortoise (Geochelone gigantea).
Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine (In press).
9. Davis, M.R., J.N. Langan,
N.D. Mylniczenko, K. Benson, N.Lamberski, J. Ramer.
Colonic obstruction in three reticulated giraffe (Geraffa
camelopardalis reticulate). Journal of Zoo and
Wildlife Medicine (In press).
10. Searcy RA, Villers LM, Reams RD, Wyatt III
JE, Pilarski J. Captive Reproduction of the Jamaican
Iguana (Cyclura collei). 2009. Zoo
Biology. 28: 343-349.
11. Shyan-Norwalt, MR; Peterson,J;
Milankow King, B; Staggs, TE; 1 and Dale, RHI. 2009.
Initial Findings on Visual Acuity Thresholds in an
African Elephant (Loxodonta Africana).
2009. Zoo Biology 28: 1–6.
12. Brown,1JL; Kersey, DC; Freeman, EW;
Wagener, T. Assessment of Diurnal Urinary Cortisol
Excretion in Asian and African Elephants Using
Different Endocrine Methods. 2009. Zoo Biology
28:1–10.
13.
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). Pgs: 363-371
14.
Villers LM ;
Jang SS ;
Lent CL ;
Lewin-Koh SC
;
Norosoarinaivo JA.
Survey and comparison
of major intestinal flora in captive and wild
ring-tailed lemur (Lemur catta) populations.
2008. American Journal of Primatology. 70(2). Pgs:
175-184.
15. Dale, R. H. I. 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.
16. 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.
17. Maria, R., J. Ramer, T. Reichard, P.
Tolson, M. Christopher. Biochemical reference
intervals and intestinal microflora of free-ranging
Ricord’s iguanas (Cyclura ricordii). 2007.
Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine. 38(3): 414 -
419.
18. Murphy, H.W., Miller, M., Ramer, J.,
Travis, D., Barbiers, R, Wolfe, N.D., and W.M.
Switzer. 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.
19. Hutchinson, J. R., Schwerda, D., Famini,
D. J., Dale, R. H. I., Fischer, M. S., & Kram, R.
2006. The locomotor kinematics of Asian and African
elephants: changes with speed and size.
Journal of Experimental Biology, 209, 3812-3827.
20. Zehnder, Ashley M., 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.
21. 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.
22. Murphy, H.W., Miller, M., Ramer, J.,
Travis, D., Barbiers, R., Wolfe, N.D., Switzer,
W.M., 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.
23. Hutchinson, J. R., Schwerda, D., Famini,
D.J., Dale, R.H. I., Fischer, M. S., Kram, R. 2006.
The locomotor kinematics of Asian and African
elephants: changes with speed and size. J Exp Biol.
209: 3812-3827.
24. Ramer, J. R. Maria, T. Reichard, P. Tolson,
T. Chen, and M. Holick. 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.
25. Brown, J. L., Olson, D., Keele, M. &
Freeman, E. W. 2004. Survey of the Reproductive
Cyclicity Status of Asian and African Elephants in
North America. Zoo Biology 23: 309-321.
26. Schmidt D.A., D.A. Travis and J.J.
Williams. 2004. Guidelines for creating a HACCP
program in zoos and aquariums. Zoo Biology
25(2):125-135.
27. Dahl, Nancy J., Olson, Deborah, Schmitt,
Dennis L., Blasko, David R., Kristipati, RamaSharma,
Roser, Janet F. 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.
28. Ward, M.P., J.C. Ramer, J. Proudfoot, M.M.
Garner, C. Juan-Salles, and C.C. Wu. 2003. Outbreak
of Salmonellosis in Zoologic collection of Lorikeets
and Lories (Trichoglossus, Lorius and
Eos spp.) Avian Diseases. 47:493-498
29. Czekala, N.M., MacDonald, E.A., Steinman,
K., Walker, S., Garrigues II, N.W., Olson D., Brown,
J.L. 2003. Estrogen and LH Dynamics During the
Follicular Phase of the Estrous Cycle in the Asian
Elephant. Zoo Biology 22:443-454.
30. Garner, M.M., C. Shwetz, J. C. Ramer, J.
M. Rasmussen, K. Petrini, D. F. Cowan, J. T.
Raymond, G. D. Bossart, G. A. Levine. 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.
31. 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.
32. Rooney, Alexandro, D. Merritt, J. Derr.
1999. Microsatellite Diversity in Captive Bottlenose
Dolphins (Tursiops truncates). Journal of Heredity.
90(1): 228-231.
Other Publications
1. Villers, L. North
American Regional Studbook - Ring-tailed Lemur (Lemur
catta). 16 edition, 2010. Indianapolis Zoo,
Indianapolis, IN.
2. Bettinger TL, Ferrie GM,
Kuhar CW, Elston JJ, Becker KK, Williams K, Junge R,
Campbell J, Lent CL, Williams J. 2008. Animal Care
Manual Eulemur (Eulemur). In press
3. Dale, R. H. I., & Yaniga,
F. 2008. Dr. Maximilian Schmidt reviewed data on the
growth rates of Asian elephants more than 120 years
ago. Journal of the Elephant Managers Association,
19 (3): [Translation of an 1884 article from German
to English]. In press
4. Dale, R. H. I. 2008.
Calf development: Most births at night. Journal of
the Elephant Manager’s Association, 19 (1), 14-15.
5. Dale, R. H. I. 2008.
History: The birth of “America,” in 1882. Journal of
the Elephant Manager’s Association, 19 (1), 26-29.
6. Dale, R. H. I. 2008. In
Memoriam: Jeheskel “Hezy” Shoshani. Journal of the
Elephant Managers Association, 19 (2): 6-7.
7. Villers LM; Bettinger TL,
Kuhar CW, Lent CL. Prosimian Regional Collection
Plan. 3rd ed. 2008. Indianapolis: Indianapolis Zoo.
58p.
8. Villers LM. Complete
Breeding and Transfer Plan Ring-tailed Lemur,
Lemur catta, Species Survival Plan®. 2008.
Orlando: Disney Animal Kingdom. 99p.
9. Reams RD, Searcy RA,
Wyatt III JE, Gehrmann WH. Utilization by Reptiles
and Amphibians at an Urban State Park In Indiana.
2008. Bulletin of the Chicago Herpetological
Society. 43 (2) pgs 17-20
10. Villers, L. North American Regional
Studbook - Ring-tailed Lemur (Lemur catta).
15 editions, 1993-2007 Indianapolis Zoo,
Indianapolis, IN.
11. McCann C, Villers LM. Complete Breeding
and Transfer Plan Guinea Baboon, Papio papio,
Species Survival Plan®. 2006. Chicago: Population
Management Center. 21p.
12.
Villers L ;
Lent C ;
Gagen JL.
Project Lemur includes
multiple research phases. CONNECT
[Association of Zoos & Aquariums]. 2006. (November).
Pgs: 18-20
13. Root, T., Waldoch, J., 2006. Semen
Collection on Rockhopper Penguins at the
Indianapolis Zoo. Animals Keeper Forum, January.
14. Villers, L. North America Regional
Studbook – Guinea Baboon (Papio papio).
Indianapolis: Indianapolis Zoo. 4 editions,
2001-2005.
15. Dale, R. H. I., Kahl, M. P., Armstrong, B.
D., Shyan, M. R. and Barton, K. 2004. Ethogram
of elephant behaviors (pp. 103-121). In D.
Olson (Ed.), Elephant Husbandry Resource Guide.
Fort Worth, TX: International Elephant Foundation.
16. Villers LM. Complete Breeding and Transfer
Plan Guinea Baboon, Papio papio, Species
Survival Plan®. 2004. Chicago: Population Management
Center. 21p.
17. Villers LM. Complete Breeding and Transfer
Plan Ring-tailed Lemur, Lemur catta,
Species Survival Plan®. 2004 Chicago: Population
Management Center. 68p.
18. Singleton, C., J. Ramer, J. Proudfoot.
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.
19. 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.
20. Villers LM. Complete Breeding and Transfer
Plan Ring-tailed Lemur, Lemur catta,
Species Survival Plan®. 2003 Chicago: Population
Management Center. 16p.
21. Lent CL. North American Regional Studbook
– Brown Lemurs (Eulemur fulvus sp.). 3
editions, 2001-2003. Indianapolis Zoo, Indianapolis,
IN.
22. D Conklin, B Elkins, K Shelton 2002 “The
Water Column: Water Quality and Maintenance” Animal
Keepers Forum Vol 29 No 1 pp 21-22.
23. D Conklin, B Elkins, K Shelton 2002 “The
Water Column: Water Quality Survey” Animal Keepers
Forum Vol 29 No 2 insert.
24. D Conklin, B Elkins, K Shelton 2002 “The
Water Column: Identifying Cause of Low pH” Animal
Keepers Forum Vol 29 No 4 p 156.
25. D Conklin, B Elkins, K Shelton 2002 “The
Water Column: Results from Filtration/Disinfection
Survey” Animal Keepers Forum Vol 29 No 6 pp 266-268.
26. D Conklin, B Elkins, K Shelton 2002 “The
Water Column: Troubleshooting Flow and Flow Rates”
Animal Keepers Forum Vol 29 No 7 pp 289-290.
27. D Conklin, B Elkins, K Shelton 2002 “The
Water Column: When Water Quality Goes Wrong” Animal
Keepers Forum Vol 29 No 8 pp 343-344.
28. D Conklin, B Elkins, K Shelton 2002 “The
Water Column: Water Clarity Issues” Animal Keepers
Forum Vol 29 No 9 pp 390-391.
29. D Conklin, B Elkins, K Shelton 2001 “The
Water Column: Methods for Cleaning Exhibit Water”
Animal Keepers Forum Vol 28 No 5 pp 193-194.
30. D Conklin, B Elkins, K Shelton 2001 “The
Water Column: Organic Waste Products” Animal Keepers
Forum Vol 28 No 6 pp 224-225.
31. D Conklin, B Elkins, K Shelton 2001 “The
Water Column: Biological Filtration Part 2” Animal
Keepers Forum Vol 28 No 7 pp 274-275.
32. D Conklin, B Elkins, K Shelton 2001 “The
Water Column: Biological Filtration/Practical
Applications” Animal Keepers Forum Vol 28 No 8 pp
308-310.
33. D Conklin, B Elkins, K Shelton 2001 “The
Water Column: Chemical Filtration” Animal Keepers
Forum Vol 28 No 9 p 351.
34. D Conklin, B Elkins, K Shelton 2001 “The
Water Column: Ozone in Aquatic Systems” Animal
Keepers Forum Vol 28 No 10/11 pp 393-394.
35. Villers, L. North America Regional
Studbook – West Indian Rock Iguana (Cyclura),
2nd edition. 2000. Indianapolis: Indianapolis Zoo.
36. 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
37. 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
38. Villers LM. Masterplan Ring-tailed Lemur,
Lemur catta, Species Survival Plan®. 1999.
Indianapolis: Indianapolis Zoo 118p.
39. Villers, L.
Ring-tailed lemur (Lemur catta). AZA
COMMUNIQUE. 1996. (Mar). Pgs: 32-33
40. Villers, L. Captive Propagation of the
Desert Iguana. Captive Breeding. Oct. 1994. p. 5-7.
41. Merritt, David. 1994. “The Husbandry of
Captive Polar Bears (Ursus maritimus),”
Marine Mammal Husbandry, A Seminar for A.P.H.I.S.
Inspectors.
42. Villers, L. Housing and Initial Breeding
of the Starred Agama. Captive Breeding. Oct.
1993. p.12-15.
43. Villers, L.; Lent, C. The Successful
Introduction of Two Lemur Species at the
Indianapolis Zoo. AAZPA Regional Conference
Proceedings. 1993. p.534-539.
44. Merritt, David. 1991. “Water Quality in a
Modern Polar Bear Exhibit,” Marine Mammal Water
Quality, APHIS Technical Bulletin No. 1868.
45. Villers, L. Death of an Alpha Guinea
Baboon: The Effects on the Offspring. Animal
Keeper's Forum. Dec. 1984. p.495-505.
46. Villers, L. Interactions of Infant Baboons
in Captivity. Animal Keeper's Forum. Dec 1981.
p.318-322.
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