Paige Klingner

Paige Klingner

Higher Degree by Research Candidate

School of Animal and Veterinary Science

Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology

I am a PhD candidate at the University of Adelaide in Animal and Veterinary Sciences. I have an interest in animal behaviour and cognition with my research investigating how animals perceive, learn from, and respond to others within their social environments. Focusing on social cognition, birds and welfare, my work aims to better understand the cognitive processes that shape behaviour and inform evidence-based welfare practices in zoological settings.

  • Appointments
    Date Position Institution name
    2025 - 2025 Casual Demonstrator and Tutor for ANIML SC 1016RW - Principles in Animal Behaviour Welfare Ethics I University of Adelaide
    2025 - 2025 Casual Demonstrator for AN BEHAV 3000RW - The Science of Enrichment and Animal Learning University of Adelaide
    2025 - 2025 Casual Demonstrator for ANIML SC 3530RW - Integrative Domestic and Exotic Animal Studies University of Adelaide

  • Language Competencies
    Language Competency
    English Can read, write, speak, understand spoken and peer review

  • Education
    Date Institution name Country Title
    2025 - 2028 University of Adelaide Australia PhD Candidate
    2024 - 2024 University of Adelaide Australia Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Animal Behaviour
    2020 - 2023 University of Adelaide Australia Bachelor of Science (Animal Behaviour)

  • Research Interests
    Animal Behaviour Animal welfare Cognition Zoology Animal Management Humane Animal Treatment

  • Journals
    Year Citation
    2025 Hanson, S. L., Cooper-Rogers, B., Klingner, P., Olijnyk, P., & Fernandez, E. J. (2025). Do Snakes Give a Hiss? Examining the Impact of Zoo Visitors on Captive Snakes.. Zoo Biol, 11 pages.
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  • Preprint
    Year Citation
    2025 Klingner, P., Hanson, S., Cooper Rogers, B. K., Kasteliz, E., & Fernandez, E. J. (2025). Contrafreeloading as Enrichment in Zoo Parrots.
    DOI
    2025 Cooper Rogers, B. K., Klingner, P., Hanson, S., Partoon, J., & Fernandez, E. J. (2025). The Greatest Show (Birds) on Earth: Public Presentations and Their Welfare Impacts on Zoo-Housed Birds.
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