Dear BERGers,
Kristine Gandia will be providing us some enlightenment this week in the form of her talk
entitled: Do circadian rhythms impact animal welfare in zoos? (abstract below).
The meeting will be held on Wednesday 6th November in the Psychology department common
room (3A94) at 5:30pm with drinks and nibbles provided.
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Best wishes,
Jade
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Do circadian rhythms impact animal welfare in zoos?
Circadian rhythms dictate the timing of behaviours and physiological processes; optimizing
energy efficiency, synchronizing social behaviours, and enhancing overall health.
Circadian rhythmicity may be disrupted in a zoo environment as a consequence of light
pollution, husbandry practices, and latitudinal seasonality. In my talk I discuss the
potential causes and effects of disruption to circadian rhythms in a zoo and how these
issues could possibly be addressed.
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