Standard methods for marking caudate amphibians do not impair animal welfare over the short term: an experimental approach
D. R. Daversa, E. Baxter, G. Rosa, C. Sargent, T. Garner
This study evaluates the short-term welfare impacts of marking and handling alpine newts, finding that handling alone causes transient behavioral changes, while marking does not exacerbate these effects.
bioRxiv · Sep 28, 2023Animal Behavior & Cognition