3 years later... PUBLISHED!
We are thrilled to announce that the complex feeding enrichment study on the Malayan sun bears at Oakland Zoo has officially been published in the Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science!!!

This is such a monumental milestone because research that becomes published in peer-reviewed academic journals is contributing to the existing literature and the advancement of knowledge on a specific topic. Published research articles also gain more visibility, opening the door for increased communication among scientists within a field. Furthermore, publications are essential to the growth and progression of a researcher's academic career as it increases the credibility of new and seasoned scientists. Three years later and we are still extremely thankful for the generous support from every single one of our backers. Without you, none of this would be possible. You have helped make a huge scientific impact in the field of animal behavior research. Please, follow this link to our Experiment homepage to see the Project Results in its final published version in a scientific journal!
Finally, we have an update on Yasmeen, who is currently in her first-year as an Animal Biology PhD Student at the University of California, Davis. This sun bear study was just one stepping stone in her journey in the field of animal behavior research. Now, she is working under the guidance of Dr. Kristina Horback in the Animal Behavior and Cognition Lab. Yasmeen is interested in studying individual differences in animal personality and cognition to assess the welfare of zoo animals. For more updates on her journey, you can check out the Animal Behavior and Cognition Lab at UC Davis over on Twitter.
Again, we thank you for supporting us every step of the way and we are thrilled to be able to share this publication moment with you!!
Sincerely,
Yasmeen, Karin, and Darren
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