Effects of food-based enrichment on enclosure use and behavioral patterns in captive mammalian predators: a case study from an Austrian wildlife park

Background Combining naturalistic enclosure design and animal welfare with visitor interests and education can be challenging for zoos and wildlife parks. To accomplish both purposes, different types of enrichment (food-based or non-food-based items, such as environmental, sensory, cognitive, social...

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Main Authors: Verena Puehringer-Sturmayr, Monika Fiby, Stephanie Bachmann, Stefanie Filz, Isabella Grassmann, Theresa Hoi, Claudia Janiczek, Didone Frigerio
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PeerJ Inc. 2023-10-01
Series:PeerJ
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Online Access:https://peerj.com/articles/16091.pdf

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