Environmental Enrichment for Captive Animals

Environmental Enrichment for Captive Animals

Environmental Enrichment for Captive Animals provides a scientific and practical approach to improving the welfare of animals kept in captivity, including companion, farm, laboratory, and zoo animals. Robert J. Young examines the principles, methods, and effectiveness of environmental enrichment, while covering the history, ethical considerations, legal issues, and practical design of enrichment programs. Research findings, examples, and case studies help animal caregivers and professionals develop effective strategies that promote natural behaviors, improve well-being, and enhance the quality of life of captive animals.

Key Features:

• Environmental enrichment and animal welfare
• Applications across companion, farm, laboratory, and zoo animals
• Scientific principles of enrichment
• Natural behavior and behavioral needs
• Designing and managing enrichment programs
• Assessing enrichment effectiveness
• Animal welfare assessment
• Ethical and legal considerations
• Research findings and case studies
• Practical enrichment methods
• Captive animal management
• Guidance for animal keepers, veterinarians, researchers, and students