Participants in Augmented Reality (AR) games are equipped with location-aware handheld computers, allowing players to physically move throughout a real world location while simultaneously triggering virtual information based on their physical location. Researchers are only beginning to understand how to leverage the pedagogical strengths of location-based AR games. This paper includes case stud...

Abstract Zoo-holoplankton dynamic between the sites are useful to knowledge with regard characteristic of areas and in relative community structure zoo-holoplankton.The research conducted surrounding waters Kamal village, western part Seram Island, Maluku Province. organisms collected from six-fixed Research stations consisted different characteristics, namely 1 2 Fish Aggregation Device placem...

The rutting behavior of the red goral (Naemorhedus cranbrooki) was studied at the Breeding Center of Shanghai Zoo from September 16–November 21, 2004. Twenty-three qualitatively distinct behavior patterns was observed. Males showed a more extensive repertoire (18 patterns, 15 carried out only by males) than did females (10 patterns, 6 carried out only by females). Smelling and licking behavior ...

Environmental enrichment as a discipline has continued to gain momentum as the benefits to animals and to zoos are recognized and documented. Many zoological institutions have implemented formal enrichment programs and dedicated personnel to enrichment efforts. Enrichment-focused research and publication is increasing in quantity and quality. Zoo keepers continue to collaborate to improve enric...

So far few studies have investigated the impact of season, associated exhibit attendance and ambient sound on zoo animals in general, yet there is increasing public concern that some of these factors may negatively impact zoo animals. A study on giant pandas at the San Diego Zoo Owen at el.1 investigated the impact of sound on adrenal and behavioral indicators of stress and found that louder so...