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Second Nature: Environmental Enrichment for Captive Animals by Dj Shepherdson, J. Shepherdson David, D. Mellen Et Al Jill

Second Nature: Environmental Enrichment for Captive Animals Dj Shepherdson, J. Shepherdson David, D. Mellen Et Al Jill ebook
Page: 376
Publisher: Smithsonian Institution Press
Format: pdf
ISBN: 9781560983972

Through her field studies, the author has learned that a variety in diet, innovative foraging devices The second is a biological criterion, which basically relates to the breeding success of the animals. Not only will Dr Mennie's research address vital questions about the visual cognition of humans and apes in natural tasks, it will also provide valuable enrichment for the juvenile captive-born orangutan. Posted on June 5, 2013 by admin. With the help of specially adapted eye tracking equipment they are hoping to explain some of the mysteries of the visual brain and improve the lives of captive bred animals. Dr Mennie said: As we make 3 eye movements per second, this is a very time consuming procedure. Second Nature: Environmental Enrichment for Captive Animals by Dj Shepherdson, J. However, this criterion should be divided into two levels: breeding and rearing. It can range from something that stimulates their natural instincts to something fun to an environment change. Come hear his fascinating experiences pioneering the animal enrichment field! Washington, D.C.: Smithsonian Institution Press. And this book is good too: D.J. What I've learned is its anything that brings a change and/ or challenge to a captive animals daily routine. (eds.) Second Nature: Environmental Enrichment for Captive Animals. 97- 112 in Shepherdson, D.J., Mellen, J.D., and Hutchins, M. Second Nature: Environmental Enrichment for Captive Animals ID: 1560983973. They are: good physical health, breeding success, and an animal's ability to acquire and retain behavioral skills needed to cope successfully with his or her natural environment. He also co-authored the definitive text on the subject, Second Nature: Environmental Enrichment for Zoo Animals, used by zoos worldwide.