Overlooked and Under-Studied: A Review of Evidence-Based Enrichment in <i>Varanidae</i>
Enrichment has become a key aspect of captive husbandry practices as a means of improving animal welfare by increasing environmental stimuli. However, the enrichment methods that are most effective varies both between and within species, and thus evaluation underpins successful enrichment programs....
Main Authors: | Darcy Howard, Marianne Sarah Freeman |
---|---|
Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
Published: |
MDPI AG
2022-01-01
|
Series: | Journal of Zoological and Botanical Gardens |
Subjects: | |
Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2673-5636/3/1/3 |
Similar Items
-
Terrarium and cage construction and care /
by: Bartlett, Richard D., 1938-, et al.
Published: (1999) -
Use of Blood Lactate in Assessment of Manual Capture Techniques of Zoo-Housed Crocodilians
by: Holly Grace Molinaro, et al.
Published: (2022-02-01) -
Evaluating Environmental Enrichment Methods in Three Zoo-Housed <i>Varanidae</i> Lizard Species
by: James O. Waterman, et al.
Published: (2021-12-01) -
A Review of Welfare Assessment Methods in Reptiles, and Preliminary Application of the Welfare Quality® Protocol to the Pygmy Blue-Tongue Skink, Tiliqua adelaidensis, Using Animal-Based Measures
by: Amelia L. Benn, et al.
Published: (2019-01-01) -
A Comparative Multi-Zoo Survey Investigating the Housing and Husbandry of <i>Callimico goeldii</i>
by: Amanda Bartlett, et al.
Published: (2024-01-01)