The Benefits of Increased Space and Habitat Complexity for the Welfare of Zoo-Housed King Penguins (<i>Aptenodytes patagonicus</i>)

The Benefits of Increased Space and Habitat Complexity for the Welfare of Zoo-Housed King Penguins (<i>Aptenodytes patagonicus</i>)

Zoos and aquariums accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums embrace animal welfare as a foundational principle of habitat design. Modern habitats are designed to provide animals with choices and agency over their environment, and to encourage species-appropriate behavior and space use. In...

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Main Authors: Grace Fuller, Megan Jones, Kylen N. Gartland, Sara Zalewski, Matthew R. Heintz, Stephanie Allard
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-07-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
exhibit design
animal welfare
post-occupancy evaluation
data-loggers
time–depth recorders
aquatic behavior
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/13/14/2312

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