The aim of this thesis was to provide a better understanding of the needs of spider monkeys (genus: Ateles) kept in zoological parks in order to provide an appropriate environment, which enhances the physical and emotional wellbeing of the individuals. This series of studies ado…
Animals are sentient beings capable of many of the same feelings experienced by humans. They mourn a loss, they feel love and loyalty, and they experience fear. During wars and conflicts, fear is a prevailing emotion among humans, who worry for their well-being. Animals, too, fe…
The goal of this thesis is to document, analyze and interpret the process that led to the realized scenic design of Rajiv Joseph's Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo , produced by Temple University Department of Theater, and presented at the Adrienne Theater as part of the Philadel…
As a director and theatre artist, I want my creative work as a storyteller to illuminate myth. The beauty of myth transcends all cultural boundaries by revealing, through the art of storytelling, the universal within the particular, thus illuminating the foundation of our common…
Atypical population densities act as a stressor in animals and can alter the normal expression of species-specific behaviors. At Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, captive western diamondback rattlesnakes (Crotalus atrox) are maintained in an exhibit with an atypical populat…