Behavioral enrichment

Under behavioral enrichment or enrichment behavior is understood as the " employment " of animals (for example, in the zoo ) have no opportunity in captivity to use mind and body according to their genetic makeup.

Animals that are often " challenged " by imprisonment and attitude, require type-specific stress, mental stimulation and variety in their life situation in order to counter mental disorders, behavioral disorders and stereotypies effectively and without medicines.

This solution plays of tasks that will be provided to the animal in freedom again ( foraging and procurement vs. Constantly available food, physical activity, mental demands, stress the senses ) play a decisive role.

Is supported by the Enrichment Agility, instrumental conditioning, and target training.

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Employment or the Behavioral Enrichment of zoo elephants