Improving Animal Wellbeing Using Behavior-Based Methodologies: A Discussion on Enrichment and Bears under Human Care

Improving Animal Wellbeing Using Behavior-Based Methodologies: A Discussion on Enrichment and Bears under Human Care

This communication discusses the Bear Care Group’s “behavior-based” enrichment philosophy, focusing on the importance of enrichment programs built on the knowledge of species’ natural histories, living strategies, and observed daily and seasonal routines. Methods for program development are discusse...

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Main Authors: Mindy Babitz, Angela Gibson, Jason Pratte
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-03-01
Series:Journal of Zoological and Botanical Gardens
Subjects:
behavior-based enrichment
behavior-based husbandry
enrichment
goal-based enrichment
living strategies
bear enrichment
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2673-5636/4/1/22

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