Impact Factor
2.73
Journal Citation Impact
Estimated influence, citation density, publishing volume, and citation integrity from the analytics table.
Citation rate
1.50
203 total citations
h5-index
17
h5 depth signal
Cited share
59.9%
82 of 137
Total citations
203
Citation footprint
Metric signal
1.09
External metric anchor
Self-citation
8.4%
17 self-citations
Citations Trend
Monthly Publications Cadence
Citing Geographic Demographics
United States
354
United Kingdom
106
Australia
39
Germany
36
Brazil
33
Citing Fields of Research
Animal Biology
584
Veterinary Medicine
115
Dairy & Animal Science
68
Marine Biology
52
Genetics & Genomics
40
Publishing Activity & Reach
Volume, recency, access pattern, and citing-community signals from the journal analytics record.
All-time article footprint
2,782
Articles tracked across the journal lifetime
Indexed publication set
137
82 cited publications
Last 12 months
91
7.6 publications/month
Open access share
50.5%
46 OA publications in the last year
Leading citing country
United States
354 citing publications
Leading citing field
Animal Biology
584 citing publications
Latest tracked publication
15 October 2026
10 recent records available
Coverage & Indexing History
v28n1, Jan.-Feb. 2009-
v19n6, 2000-v20n2, 2001; v28n1, Jan.-Feb. 2009-
Research Focus & Classification
Indexed Subjects
Animal Biology
Broad Categories
Zoology
Animal Biology
MeSH Descriptors
Animals, Zoo
Latest Publications
Recent article records with DOI-first linking and condensed abstracts.
01
DOI 10.1002/zoo.70122
Open DOI
Impact of a High‐Fiber, Fruitless Diet on the Gut Microbiome, and Health of Captive Orangutans
Diet is a crucial factor in modulating the gut microbiome, and understanding these interactions in captive primates is essential for their health and welfare. This study assessed the impact of the transition to a high‐fiber, low‐sugar di...
02
DOI 10.1002/zoo.70123
Open DOI
Measuring Zoo Rhino Personality: Investigating Methods of Assessment and Relationships to Behavior
Animal personality impacts how animals experience and perceive their surroundings. Understanding how to reliably assess and incorporate animal personality is important for species management. This study aimed to investigate three persona...
03
DOI 10.1002/zoo.70121
Open DOI
The Scoop on Honey Badger Poop: Validation of a Non‐Invasive Method for Assessing Physiological Responses in Captivity
Captive honey badgers ( Mellivora capensis ) are routinely exposed to environmental and husbandry‐related stressors that differ markedly from their natural conditions; however, physiological welfare assessments in this species remain lim...
04
DOI 10.1002/zoo.70117
Open DOI
From There and Back Again: A Commentary on the Future of Animal Transfers in Zoos and Aquariums
Animal transfers among zoos and aquariums are essential for sustaining genetically diverse and demographically stable populations. However, they mark substantially disruptive events in an animal's life under human care. Current transfer ...
05
DOI 10.1002/zoo.70114
Open DOI
Feeding Practices and Welfare of Zoo‐Housed Giraffes ( Giraffa camelopardalis ) on a Global Scale
Since giraffe feeding practices have only been reported for European and US facilities, this study aimed to achieve a comprehensive overview of the current giraffe feeding practices on a global scale, as well as provide insights into the...
06
DOI 10.1002/zoo.70115
Open DOI
Future Challenges and Opportunities for the Viability of Animal Populations in Zoos and Aquariums
Maintaining sustainable animal populations is fundamental to zoo and aquarium missions in education, visitor engagement, entertainment, scientific advancement, public health and wellbeing, advocacy, and conservation impact. Yet, sustaini...
07
DOI 10.1002/zoo.70116
Open DOI
Isolated Demes as a Genetic Management Strategy for Ex Situ Conservation Programs
A large number of freshwater fish, amphibian, and invertebrate insurance populations are managed by zoos and aquariums. Most of these species have very short generation times, which leads to the rapid loss of genetic diversity, reducing ...
08
DOI 10.1002/zoo.70112
Open DOI
Impact of a Riding Event and Ambient Temperature on the Heart Rate of Gotlandsruss Ponies
Visitors to zoos present unpredictable visual and auditory stimulation for captive animals. Coupled with high ambient temperatures this might prove stressful for animals involved in human interactions. This study aims to determine if Got...
09
DOI 10.1002/zoo.70118
Open DOI
A Coordinated U.S. Biobank Alliance for the Zoological and Conservation Community
With dramatic advancements in biological data generation, genetic rescue and reproductive technologies, and inter‐institutional coordination of care across entire animal populations, zoos, aquariums, and their collaborators are uniquely ...
10
DOI 10.1002/zoo.70113
Open DOI
Establishing Salvage Incubation Protocols for Abandoned Eggs of the Brown Shrike Lanius cristatus superciliosus
Integrating in situ and ex situ actions is essential to prevent the loss of reproductive output when passerine nests are abandoned. We developed and tested a two‑phase salvage incubation protocol for the endangered Japanese Brown Shrike ...
Bibliographical & Catalog Notes
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