Scientific publications
Assessment of Vitamin D Status in Great Apes in Human Care
Zoo Biology
In this paper we outline best practices in assessing vitamin D status in great apes, from sample collection to test selection through to how to interpret results.
Elevating Orangutans – Priorities in Orangutan Welfare, Management and Facility Design
Care for the Rare
We contributed to this welfare needs assessment which is the first of its kind for any great ape species, putting animals’ needs front and centre.
Continuous enhancement in management, care, and welfare in great apes in zoological institutions as evidenced by survival summary metrics
Species360 Conservation Science Alliance
We worked with the Species360 Conservation Science Alliance to understand how changes in great ape management, care, and welfare changed over time and how this influences their lifespan.
The World Zoo And Aquarium Animal Welfare Strategy
World Association of Zoos and Aquariums
We have contributed to the latest version of this global strategy, especially as it relates to the close link between animal welfare and wildlife conservation.
Magazine articles
Lao Conservation Trust for Wildlife
Ubuntu
Showcasing the hard work of wildlife rescue and rehabilitation by the Lao Conservation Trust for Wildlife.
Southern Thailand Elephant Foundation: Improving Elephant Welfare in Southern Thailand
Sevenseas Media
Lorraine Miller’s article about the work at the Southern Thailand Elephant Foundation.
In Search of Numbats
Current Conservation
Lorraine writes about her work with Project Numbat, a Western Australian conservation organisation supporting the conservation of the unique marsupial, numbat.
Orangutan Haven – A Holistic Approach to Conservation in Sumatra
Sevenseas Media
Lorraine writes about Orangutan Haven, the first sanctuary anywhere, dedicated solely to rescued orangutans that cannot be released back to the wild.