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First report of reindeer (Rangifer tarandus tarandus) response to human-given cues.
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Many argue that the animal understanding of human referential communication is a by-product of domestication. However, the domestication hypothesis is not unanimously supported as some nondomesticated species such as sea lions, dolphins...
Publication · January 09, 2026
Asian elephant calf physiology and mahout perspectives during taming in Myanmar
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A quarter of Asian elephants are captive, with greater than 90% of these tamed and cared for by handlers (mahouts) in Asia. Although taming is a much-discussed welfare issue, no studies to our knowledge have empirically assessed its imp...
Publication · January 09, 2026
Tusks, testosterone and personality in male Asian elephants (Elephas maximus)
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Male Asian elephants exhibit phenotypic diversity in tusk development, with long, short and tuskless bulls varying in frequency among different populations. Although the factors that maintain tusk variation in Asian elephants remain unc...
Publication · January 09, 2026
Enhancing stress assessment in sledge reindeer (Rangifer tarandus): a pilot study on infrared thermal imaging and its opportunities for advancement as a welfare assessment tool
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Measuring immediate physiological stress responses in animals can be challenging; saliva and blood sampling, while invasive, may also generate confounding stress responses, and equipping animals with heart rate sensors is not always fea...
Publication · January 09, 2026
Arctic migrating barnacle geese utilize accommodation fields in a new agricultural staging area
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The recovery of threatened species after conservation measures can lead to human–wildlife conflicts. One example of such is the recent population growth of the Barnacle Goose Branta leucopsis, a large herbivorous bird. During migration,...
Publication · January 09, 2026
Close and more distant relatives are associated with child mortality risk in historical Finland
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Abstract Humans are characterised as cooperative breeders, as not only the parents but also other members of the social group take part in raising offspring. The individuals who invest most in childrearing are usually the more closely r...
Publication · January 09, 2026
Published: Old but gold: A cross-national comparison of how older employees are treated at work.
Project · January 09, 2026
CEO resilience: How much is it person-specific and how much their workplace?
Project · January 09, 2026
Living with Industry-wide Layoffs: Career Shocks in an Age of Constant Cuts
Project · January 09, 2026
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