Skepticism in the Early Stage of the Introduction of Environmental Enrichment in Japanese Zoos

Skepticism in the Early Stage of the Introduction of Environmental Enrichment in Japanese Zoos

This study examines the Japanese zoo staff’s initial skepticism and bewilderment regarding animal welfare and environmental enrichment in the mid-1990s. Utilizing a 2001 questionnaire conducted by the Japanese Association of Zoos and Aquariums and existing literature reveals that this resistance ste...

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Main Authors: Kazuhiko Ota, Saika Yamazaki
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-01-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
animal welfare
environmental enrichment
Japanese zookeepers
misinterpreting
cultural and historical contexts
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/14/2/309

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