ZLI believes that the Sciences of Light and Life benefit when ex-situ research (study of an animal hosted in a zoo or aquarium for example) is pursued in conjunction with in-situ research (study of animals and their habitats in the wild for example).
Animal husbandry is improved through greater understanding of an animal’s habitat, and wildlife conservation is much more effective through close study of individuals. ZLI gathers research and current best practices in husbandry, conservation and science regarding light and life so that they can be improved upon. Although the resources below represent only a tiny fraction of available papers, they are intended to provide a starting point in the realm of Applied Photobiology for better animal care and conservation.
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ZLI Campaign Research / Husbandry / Conservation References
Cetacean Photo-biological Research
Cetacean Husbandry Manuals
Cetacean Conservation Resources
Ursine Photo-biological Research
Ursine Husbandry Manuals
Ursine Conservation Resources
Insecta Photobiological Research
Insecta Husbandry Manuals
Insecta Conservation Resources
Elasmobranch Photo-biological Research
Elasmobranch Husbandry Manuals
Elasmobranch Conservation Resources
Chelonioidea Photo-biological Research
Chelonioidea Husbandry Manuals
Chelonioidea Conservation Resources
Aves Photo-biological Research
Aves Husbandry Manuals
Aves Conservation Resources
General ZLI Framework Research / Husbandry / Conservation Web References