The influence of feeding enrichment on the behavior of small felids (Carnivora: Felidae) in captivity

Animals in captivity are frequently exposed to environmental deprivation resulting in abnormal behaviors that indicate distress. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effect of the "surprise pack" environmental enrichment technique in improving the welfare of small neotropical f...

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Main Authors: Letícia S. Resende, Gabriella L. Remy, Valdir de Almeida Ramos Jr, Artur Andriolo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Zoologia 2009-12-01
Series:Zoologia (Curitiba)
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1984-46702009000400003