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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Sociedade Brasileira de Zoologia
2009-12-01
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Series: | Zoologia (Curitiba) |
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Online Access: | http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1984-46702009000400003 |