Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research
Volume 2, Issue 6 , Pages 185-187 , November 2007

How much space does an elephant need? The impact of confinement on animal welfare

  • Bidda Jones, BSc, PhD

      Affiliations

    • RSPCA Australia, PO Box 265, Deakin West, ACT 2600, Australia
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  • Paul McGreevy, BVSc, PhD, MRCVS, MACVSc (Animal Welfare)

      Affiliations

    • Faculty of Veterinary Science (B19), University of Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests and correspondence: Paul McGreevy, BVSc, PhD, MRCVS, MACVSc (Animal Welfare), Faculty of Veterinary Science (B19), University of Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia.

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PII: S1558-7878(07)00154-2

doi: 10.1016/j.jveb.2007.06.001

Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research
Volume 2, Issue 6 , Pages 185-187 , November 2007

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