Animal welfare is a priority across accredited zoological institutions; however, historically,
research has been prioritized for mammals. Bird-focused studies accounted for less than …

Globally, many zoological collections provide their animals with diets that are chopped into
small chunks, yet there is limited empirical research to measure the benefits of this practice …

Enrichment is essential for the welfare of many zoo-housed animals, yet the value of
enrichment is not well understood for all taxa. As an intelligent, long-lived species, the …

Presenting chopped food in a bowl is a traditional feeding technique in zoos worldwide.
However, it may not provide sufficient stimulation for many species to satisfy their …

Simple Summary It is common practice for zookeepers to provide animals in their care with
food that is chopped into small pieces. Some keepers suggest that chopped food reduces …

The cownose ray (Rhinoptera bonasus) faces vulnerability primarily due to unregulated
fishing, resource overexploitation, and habitat degradation. Consequently, individuals …

It remains common practice to chop the food of zoo-housed animals, even when the animals
themselves are capable of processing larger food items. Zoo husbandry practices should be …

Naturalistic enclosures have become a popular exhibition technique for zoos, and reptiles
and amphibians are regularly housed in these exhibits. While a considerable sum of …

Oseanarium merupakan fasilitas eduwisata dengan potensi sebagai media konservasi
eksitu. Oseanarium memerlukan berbagai teknologi untuk menjaga kualitas air dan …

It is common for animal keepers to chop food up for their animals into small pieces, yet there
is limited information as to why this practice is done. Anecdotally, many collections also …