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

Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research

Volumn 2, Issue 6, 2007, Pages 185-187

  Jones, Bidda ^a   McGreevy, Paul ^b  

^a RSPCA Australia   (Australia)

^b UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY   (Australia)

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EID: 36749082377     PISSN: 15587878     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.jveb.2007.06.001     Document Type: Editorial

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