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Our Publications
Our Publications
Our team is dedicated to advancing scientific understanding of reptile behaviour, welfare, and cognition through rigorous research and collaboration. We regularly publish peer-reviewed articles and present at international conferences, contributing to the growing body of knowledge in animal behaviour science. Our work explores topics ranging from environmental enrichment and stress indicators to cognitive capacity and species-specific welfare needs. Below, you can explore our latest publications and proceedings, reflecting our commitment to evidence-based approaches in reptile care, conservation, and advocacy.
Peer-reviewed publications
Peer-reviewed publications
Rickman, E.L., Wilkinson, A., Pike, T.W. and Burman, O.H., 2025. The impact of enriched housing on the behaviour and welfare of captive leopard geckos (Eublepharis macularius). Applied Animal Behaviour Science, 283, p.106487.
Conference attendance
Conference attendance
BHS/AHH Drayton Manor Conference
Rickman, E. L., Wilkinson, A., Pike, T., & Burman, O.H.P., (2025, March 15th-16th). New and Future Research for Assessing the Impact of Care on the Behaviour and Welfare of Captive Reptiles. The British Herpetological Society 2025 BHS/AHH Conference, Drayton, England, United Kingdom.
Herpeton: Florida Herpetological Conference
Rickman, E. L., Wilkinson, A., Pike, T., & Burman, O.H.P., (2024, September 27th-29th). The Impact of Housing on the Behaviour and Welfare of Leopard Gecko (Eublepharis Macularius). Florida SouthWestern State College 2024 HERPETON: South Florida Herpetological Conference, Fort Myers, Florida, United States
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