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...
Main Authors: | Kazuhiko Ota, Saika Yamazaki |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2024-01-01
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Series: | Animals |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/14/2/309 |
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